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Lidl Ireland launches First Communion range with dresses, suits and accessories starting at €2
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The range will go on sale later this month
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Irish priest lashes out at parents who treat their kids' Holy Communion as an 'excuse for a p*** up'
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Father Paddy Byrne also claimed sometimes clerics have to act like bouncers because of the way parents behave during the ceremony
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Parents outraged as First Holy Communion day is scrapped in favour of "any Mass day in May or June"
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The community of Askea have rallied together to create a petition in the hopes of "saving the tradition" of a child's fist communion
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Irish parents are spending a fortune on their kids' First Communions
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It's turned into a case of keeping up with the Joneses
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Priest Martin McVeigh who sparked church walk out when discussing abortion referendum at First Holy Communion mass defends himself
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Exclusive: It isn't the first time the embattled priest has found himself at the centre of a storm
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Priest Martin McVeigh who showed gay porn in school discusses abortion at First Holy Communion ceremony mass
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Exclusive: The controversial priest was slammed following the service
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Healthy food options and value for money at top of parents' list for First Communion meals
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Nearly half of us celebrate a child's First Holy Communion by eating out - here's what we're concerned about
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Irish Lidl stores are now selling Holy Communion dresses and suits
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And boys' suits start at just €25!
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Cyber expert: Ban smartphones for all Irish kids under 14
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Dr Mary Aiken says teenagers are at huge risk from predators - and 'phones should not be given as First Communion presents
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