The Bishop of the diocese of Elphin, Kevin Doran is appealing for people to be allowed to attend mass, saying they are being deprived of their worship.
Level 3 and 4 restrictions say religious ceremonies are to be held online, while certain numbers of people can attend funerals.
Bishop Kevin Doran says while the Catholic Church wants to adhere to public health advice he also says attending mass can improve the wellbeing of people who want to go:
