The Latest Breaking News from Mary McAleese

‘Stand doubly strong’ – former president slams use of Irish flag to intimidate

‘Do they know nothing about our history as immigrants?’ Mary McAleese asked at a talk at Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

McAleese husband’s contacts with UDA took on ‘life of own’, ambassador was told

More than 1,100 official files at the Public Record Office in Belfast have been opened to the public under the 20-year rule.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Connolly vows all voices will be heard as she becomes Ireland’s new president

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris were among those attending the ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall at Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

The Guardian view on Ireland’s presidential election: a contest with consequences

Editorial: Since 1990, the heads of state of Britain’s closest neighbour have played important soft power roles. This needs to continue

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025

Irish president meets Princess Royal at his official Dublin residence

Anne last visited the Aras an Uachtarain in 2004.

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

‘A bloke called Kevin from Dublin’: Irish-American cardinal who will run papal conclave

Kevin Farrell rose through the ecclesiastical ranks to be made camerlengo by Pope Francis, whose death has thrust him into the global spotlight

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Omagh bombing survivor recalls split-second devastation which killed his friends

Ronan McGrory was injured in the attack which claimed the lives of his friends Shaun McLaughlin and Oran Doherty.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Pain of loss never eases, says mother whose 12-year-old son died in Omagh bomb

Shaun McLaughlin was one of three boys from Buncrana, Co Donegal who died.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Alternative Catholic synod to push case for ordination of women priests

Event organisers say it’s ‘crunch time’ for pope as scandal and bigotry drive Church members to leave

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

Joe Biden seeks to ‘make hope and history rhyme’ in Irish homecoming address

The US president’s wide-ranging speech lasted for more than 30 minutes.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023