Philip came to Ireland on 'mission to heal' - McAleese Former president Mary McAleese has said Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth felt a "duty" to bring about reconciliation between Britain and Ireland. Ireland • 11 Apr 21
McAleese says comment on St John Paul II misrepresented Former president Mary McAleese has told the country's most senior Catholic bishops that she is being wrongly accused of misrepresenting Saint John Paul II's views … Ireland • 08 Nov 19
McAleese urges church to allow women become deacons Former president Mary McAleese has called on the Catholic Church to allow woman to become deacons. Ireland • 02 Nov 19
GFA should be central in inter-govt talks - McAleese The former President Mary McAleese has stressed the need for the Good Friday Agreement to remain central in discussions between the Irish Government, the European … Ireland • 16 Oct 19
Taoiseach says Europe must be open to long extension The Taoiseach has said the European Council must be open to a long extension if the UK decides to "fundamentally reconsider its approach to Brexit … Brexit • 29 Mar 19
McAleese appointed professor in University of Glasgow Former President Mary McAleese is to become a Professor of Children, Law and Religion at the University of Glasgow. Mary McAleese • 01 Oct 18
McAleese: Pope putting church defence ahead of victims Former president Mary McAleese has accused Pope Francis of being in a mode of thinking that puts the defence of the Catholic Church as an … Ireland • 18 Aug 18
Church's teachings on homosexuality 'evil' - McAleese Former president Mary McAleese has said that she is hopeful that the Pope will change the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality, which she described as … Mary McAleese • 07 Aug 18
Bishops will 'fully co-operate' with any abuse inquiry The Catholic bishops have said they will fully cooperate with any statutory inquiry into clerical child sexual abuse, following former President Mary McAleese's call for … Ireland • 14 Mar 18
McAleese says Pope has not acknowledged her letter Former president Mary McAleese has said she has not received an acknowledgement or a reply to a letter she wrote to Pope Francis after the … Ireland • 12 Mar 18
Prime Time - Unaccompanied Drivers, Mary McAleese, Russian Spy At New legislation could see the owners of cars fined or even jailed if an unaccompanied learner driver is caught driving their vehicle. Road Safety have … Prime Time • 16 Mar 18
McAleese calls for church to end 'virus of misogyny' Former president Mary McAleese has told a conference in Rome that it is time to bring down the walls of misogyny in the Catholic Church. religion • 09 Mar 18
McAleese criticises Vatican over children's rights Former president Mary McAleese has criticised the Vatican for replacing its commitment to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the … World • 13 Sep 17
McAleese fears border identity checks are inevitable Former president Mary McAleese has described Brexit as like pulling a tooth with 10,000 roots. Brexit • 25 Aug 17
McAleese calls for drowning out of racial intolerance Former president Mary McAleese has urged communities to drown out what she called "the siren voices of racial and religious intolerance which are playing havoc … Ireland • 20 Mar 17
Further criticism of Pope's remarks on smacking Marie Collins, the Irish survivor of sexual abuse who advises Pope Francis on child protection, has joined a chorus of dissent following the pontiff's endorsement … News • 07 Feb 15
McAleese: People of Ireland want permanent peace Former President Mary McAleese has said people on the island of Ireland do not want a truce but a permanent peace. News • 16 Dec 14
McAleese comments on homosexuality welcomed A member of the Association of Catholic Priests has said he is glad former president Mary McAleese made public comments concerning the Catholic Church's attitude … News • 08 Jan 14
Drogheda bridge named after Mary McAleese An iconic bridge on the M1 motorway near Drogheda has officially been renamed the Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge. News • 09 Jun 13
Mary McAleese 'not troubled' by gay marriage Former president Mary McAleese has said she is not troubled by the idea of gay marriage. News • 09 Oct 12
McAleese critical of Catholic view on homosexuals Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has said she believes that the Catholic Church is becoming increasingly isolated in its view on homosexuality. News • 28 Sep 12
Mary McAleese to chair EU education group Former president Mary McAleese is in Brussels today to launch a high-level European group on improving third level education in Europe. News • 18 Sep 12
Mary McAleese presented with peace award Former President Mary McAleese and her husband Senator Martin McAleese have been presented with the Tipperary International Peace award at a ceremony in Co Tipperary. News • 05 Jul 12
Govt plan for performance management 'unworkable' The union representing senior civil servants has described Government proposals to address performance management as "totally unworkable." News • 11 May 12
