Mary McAleese
Mary McAleese is the current President of Ireland. She was elected in 1997 and is nearing the end of her second, and final, seven year term. Before her election she was a barrister and journalist.
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# mary-mcaleese - Sunday 10 February, 2013
‘Our President shouldn’t have been put in that situation’ – O’Callaghan on red carpet fiasco
Former Ireland hooker Shane Byrne had some choice words on the English captain’s “belligerence” in 2003.
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 1 February, 2013
Martin McAleese to resign from Seanad next week
The independent Senator has written to the Seanad Cathaoirleach, who will confirm the resignation on Tuesday.
# mary-mcaleese - Thursday 29 November, 2012
GAA voted Ireland’s greatest ever force for social change
The GAA beat both St Vincent de Paul and Mary McAleese to be named as the most responsible for social change in Ireland, in a survey commissioned by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.
# mary-mcaleese - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
McAleese’s support for gay marriage welcomed
GLEN has “strongly welcomed” the comments the former Irish President made in an interview that will be screened tonight.
Mary McAleese: ‘I’d love to say I saw the bust coming… but I didn’t’
In an interview to be broadcast this evening, the former President also discusses gay marriage and discusses her attitude to church governance.
# mary-mcaleese - Thursday 7 June, 2012
Senator McAleese meets with Magdalene survivors
The Justice for Magdalenes group said that survivors and family members of survivors met with the Senator to discuss state interaction with the Magdalene Laundries.
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 27 January, 2012
The Magnificent Seven: Handshake controversies
And the award for Fair Play in Sport goes to… none of this lot.
# mary-mcaleese - Sunday 1 January, 2012
The Daily Fix: New Year’s Day
The first day of 2012: peace prize for the McAleeses, the Phoenix Park has a big birthday, testing times in Iran, Titanic memories and a sneak peek at what will be hot in 2012…
Former President and husband win Tipperary International Peace Award
Mary and Martin McAleese were named as the recipients of the award for their work in promoting peace and reconciliation in Ireland and abroad.
# mary-mcaleese - Saturday 31 December, 2011
2011: The Year in Numbers
From #aras11 to #ge11, from Ireland’s economic black hole to the controversial household charge: We bring you all the important numbers of 2011.
# mary-mcaleese - Monday 28 November, 2011
Taoiseach’s mother Eithne Kenny laid to rest in Mayo
Mrs Kenny passed away last Saturday, aged 93.
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 18 November, 2011
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 11 November, 2011
In pictures: Presenting… President Michael D Higgins
The ninth President of Ireland in his finest ceremonial hour…
In full: Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s speech at Presidential inauguration
The full text of the address given by Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the inauguration of Michael D Higgins as the ninth President of Ireland today.
Higgins to be inaugurated as Ireland’s ninth president today
A ceremony will take place at Dublin Castle later today.
# mary-mcaleese - Thursday 10 November, 2011
Column: Is it time to start wearing the poppy?
On the eve of November 11, writer and film-maker Liam Nolan questions the continued resentment towards the wearing of the poppy of remembrance – especially in light of loss of Irish life in the two world wars.
In pictures: the 14 years of President Mary McAleese
As it is the last day of President Mary McAleese’s time in office, we have taken a look back at the highlights of her two-term presidency.
Poll: How would you rate Mary McAleese’s presidency?
The current President of Ireland’s 14-year tenure is drawing to a close – how do you think she has managed the role over that time?
In pictures: The sporting presidency of Mary McAleese
As President Mary McAleese enjoys her final day in office, we look back at some of the sporting highlights of her 14 years in the Áras.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Nine things to know this morning…
Mary McAleese prepares for the end of her presidency
After 14 years in office, it’s the final full day in office for the president.
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 4 November, 2011
In pictures: What are Bertie and Brian doing in the Áras?
The boys/former taoisigh are back in town for a ‘thank you’ reception by President McAleese for her Council of State.
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 28 October, 2011
11 things you might not know about our former presidents
Did you know that Douglas Hyde was fluent in Hebrew? Here’s 11 other things you may not have known about the past residents of Áras an Uachtaráin.
# mary-mcaleese - Thursday 27 October, 2011
In pictures: candidates and electorate cast their vote
The candidates, their families and plenty of others across the country are voting today.
# mary-mcaleese - Saturday 22 October, 2011
Presidential polls can sometimes be wrong – but not by very much
Candidates hoping to turn their fortunes from the latest Red C poll can’t count on much historical precedent so close to polling.
# mary-mcaleese - Saturday 15 October, 2011
McAleese to meet Irish troops in Lebanon on final official trip
The President will meet with members of the 104th Battalion today, visit Camp Shamrock, and lay a wreath in memory of those who have lost their lives.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things to know this morning, including the latest on the Áras candidates, Mary McAleese’s final official overseas trip, and can your phone tell you the meaning of life?
# mary-mcaleese - Tuesday 4 October, 2011
In pictures: what the Áras candidates have been getting up to
The candidates have been travelling across the country delivering their message.
Cystic Fibrosis ward to open at Crumlin hospital today
President Mary McAleese will be at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital today to open a state-of-the-art, four-bed ward for patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
# mary-mcaleese - Sunday 2 October, 2011
Does age matter? A look at Áras elections of the past
It’s the most crowded presidential election ever – but how do this year’s candidates compare to previous years in terms of age?
# mary-mcaleese - Tuesday 27 September, 2011
Celebrities and business leaders will mass for second Global Irish Forum
Former US president Bill Clinton, economist David McWilliams and actor Gabriel Byrne are among those attending the event next month.
# mary-mcaleese - Wednesday 7 September, 2011
Column: Don’t look for a messiah in our next President
The race for the Áras may be dramatic – but real change will only come from somewhere else, writes Colm O’Gorman.
# mary-mcaleese - Wednesday 24 August, 2011
Snapshot: Ireland’s World Cup squad head to Áras an Uachtaráin
Look at what Jamie Heaslip bought as a present for his team-mates.
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 17 June, 2011
Taoiseach to meet with president of European Council
Discussions are expected to focus on the agenda for next week’s June European Council summit.
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 27 May, 2011
Poll: Who would get your vote as next President of Ireland?
Up to ten names have now been mentioned in connection with the presidency. We want to know which of these ten – some who’ve already declared an interest and a few who’ve shown none at all – would be mostly likely to get your vote at this stage.
# mary-mcaleese - Thursday 26 May, 2011
Special Olympics chief Mary Davis announces presidential bid
The managing director of Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia says she will seek the nomination of four councils to run in October.
# mary-mcaleese - Monday 23 May, 2011
Obama’s Irish visit: A timeline
The impromptu hurley jokes; the emotional speeches; the bad hair day. We’ve got it all in our minute-by-minute timeline of this historic day.
Obama says the “sun’s coming out” as he meets with President McAleese at the Áras
Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle have now departed Áras an Uachtaráin after meeting with president Mary McAleese and her husband this morning.
# mary-mcaleese - Friday 20 May, 2011
Column: Cardinal Rules (Part 25) On breaking bread with the Queen
This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland records the royal goings-on at the State dinner for Queen Elizabeth II at Dublin Castle. “I eventually manage to distract Enda Kenny with the bread basket…”
“We were a bit worried about the curtsy” – Olivia O’ Leary’s ode to the Queen
The broadcaster and journalist gave a speech fit for a Queen at the Convention Centre in Dublin last night. There was applause for the memory of the late Garret FitzGerald and a standing ovation for her majesty.
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