The Curr

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Feb 3, 2007
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Adrian excuse me for being dumb bit is Galway at all catholic?
What do you mean exactly? There is a Catholic cathedral in the middle of town. I'd say most young people here were brought up as Catholics but very few of them practice any religion anymore. Most of the older generation go to church regularly.
 

Seven

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Jun 25, 2003
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My parents got divorced pretty quickly as well. I'm grateful for that, really. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to be in one house with your mother and your father. It would be horrible.
 

Martin

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Dec 31, 2000
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Well, my parents separated when I was very young. I was brought up by my mother and she isn't into any religion, she's anti-religion in fact. So, when I was younger I never went to church and when I got old enough to decide for myself I still didn't go.
Alright. What about peer pressure? Any expectations there from other kids around you?
 

Martin

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Definitely not. As I said, very few of my generation are involved in any religion.
I remember an article in the paper a few years ago about how the Irish church is resurgent with all the Polish immigrants.

It's weird to hear this though, I always had the impression Ireland was the most religious country (Christian at least) in Europe.
 

The Curr

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Feb 3, 2007
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I remember an article in the paper a few years ago about how the Irish church is resurgent with all the Polish immigrants.

It's weird to hear this though, I always had the impression Ireland was the most religious country (Christian at least) in Europe.
There are a lot of Polish immigrants here and, in general, lots of them seem to be practising Catholics. I have heard that attendances at church have increased slightly since the recession has really kicked in :D.

There's a lot of myths about Ireland. Don't believe them all. :p
 

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