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McAleeses are awarded peace prize

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:49:47 GMT

The former Irish president Mary McAleese and her husband Martin are jointly awarded a peace prize for their reconciliation efforts in Northern Ireland.

Irish president sad to leave office after 14 years

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:15:50 GMT

President Mary McAleese says she's sad to be leaving as Ireland's ceremonial head of state after 14 years.

Irish president sad to leave office after 14 years

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:52:22 GMT

President Mary McAleese says she's sad to be leaving as Ireland's ceremonial head of state after 14 years.

NI peace 'greatest joy': McAleese

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:17:02 GMT

Ireland's out-going President Mary McAleese has described the out workings of Northern Ireland's peace process as "one of the greatest joys" of her life.

Ireland's Labor Party Candidate Set to be Next President

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:07:02 GMT

Michael Higgins will succeed Mary McAleese, who held symbolic post for 14 years

VIDEO: Mary McAleese: End of an era

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:53:10 GMT

BBC Newsline's Julie Kirby looks back at Mary McAleese's time in office.

The highs and lows of Mary McAleese's presidency

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:31:33 GMT

From Irish 'tribal timebomb' to hostess to the Queen

Favourite suffers setback in Irish presidential poll

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:23:11 GMT

All seemed to be going well for the favourite to replace Mary McAleese as Ireland's next president when during a televised debate Sean Gallagher…

Election day in Ireland to choose new president

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:45:58 GMT

Ireland goes to the polls on Thursday to choose a new president. Seven candidates are battling to succeed Mary McAleese who's standing down…

McAleese calls for protection of UNIFIL

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:38:41 GMT

Irish President Mary McAleese left Beirut Sunday with a warning that the safety of U.N. peacekeepers must be protected in order to avoid instability in Lebanon.

Irish president discusses ties with Sleiman, Mikati

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:19:57 GMT

President Michel Sleiman discussed Friday with Irish President Mary McAleese the promotion of economic and commercial bilateral ties during an official visit by top Irish officials to Lebanon.

McAleese to visit Londonderry

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:55:09 GMT

The Irish President, Mary McAleese, will visit Londonderry today, Thursday, for one of her last official engagements north of the border.

20 years to celebrate

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:14:50 GMT

The Allianz Business to Arts Awards ceremony on 5 September demonstrated the continued enthusiasm and commitment to collaboration that exists between the corporate and cultural communities in Ireland PRESIDENT Mary McAleese , patron of Business to Arts for all of her 14 years in office, joined leaders from the worlds of business and culture for the ... (more)

McAleese hails Irish rugby stars

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:37:29 GMT

Ireland's rugby stars will do the country proud in the World Cup and serve as great ambassadors for the sport, President Mary McAleese has said.Hosting a reception at Aras an Uachtarain ahead ...

China, Ireland pledge to strengthen ties, cooperation

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:25:15 GMT

&$ Wang Zhaoguo (L), vice chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, arrives in Dublin, Ireland, June 8, 2011. Wang is on a three-nation Europe trip, which includes Ukraine, Ireland and Poland. (Xinhua/Xiong Sihao) Irish President Mary McAleese met in Dublin Wednesday with senior Chinese legislator Wang Zhaoguo, with both sides pledging to continue effo ...

Michelle Obama Wears Peter Som in Ireland

Tue, 24 May 2011 17:55:54 GMT

Michelle Obama got early dibs on Peter Som’s Fall 2011 collection. The fashionable First Lady wore Som’s black and white openwork lace sheath to meet with the President of Ireland Mary McAleese in Dublin on Monday. The dress will retail for $1,495 when it hits stores later this summer.

Ex-taoiseach 'lived to see Queen visit'

Sun, 22 May 2011 23:52:03 GMT

FORMER taoiseach Garret Fitz-Gerald woke in "his final agony" to see the culmination of his work when the Queen met president Mary McAleese on Irish soil, his state fu

Fitzgerald embarks on final journey

Sun, 22 May 2011 16:17:15 GMT

Hundreds of people gathered in the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook this afternoon to pay their final respects to former taoiseach Dr Garret Fitzgerald, described as a "outstanding leader of our time". President Mary McAleese and Taoiseach Enda Kenny were among those who attended today's state funeral for Dr Fitzgerald.

At last, both of us know who our real friends are

Sun, 22 May 2011 11:02:44 GMT

The time is right for Ireland to take the next step -- rejoining the Commonwealth, writes Frederick Forsyth RELATIONSHIP OF EQUALS: Queen Elizabeth and President Mary McAleese, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and Dr Martin McAleese, at Aras an Uachtarain.

Queen's body language reveals no upper hand in symbolic handshake

Wed, 18 May 2011 14:51:37 GMT

Irish President Mary McAleese dispensed with her telltale 'I'm-in-charge nappy pat' but neither did she dip her head or bend her knee Peter Collett guardian.co.uk , Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by President Mary McAleese in Dublin.

Queen's body language reveals no upper hand in symbolic handshake

Wed, 18 May 2011 07:53:21 GMT

VIDEO: Queen arrives at President's residence

Tue, 17 May 2011 12:31:15 GMT

The Queen has been welcomed on her first visit to the Republic of Ireland by President Mary McAleese.

Queen's Ireland visit 'shows peace process has succeeded'

Sun, 15 May 2011 23:44:43 GMT

THE Queen's visit to the Republic of Ireland will represent an extraordinary moment in the history of the island, Irish president Mary McAleese has said.

Queen's Ireland visit 'shows peace process has succeeded'

Sun, 15 May 2011 23:37:37 GMT

THE Queen's visit to the Republic of Ireland will represent an extraordinary moment in the history of the island, Irish president Mary McAleese has said.

Why the queen has a special place for Ireland in her heart

Mon, 09 May 2011 11:55:00 GMT

President Mary McAleese shares a joke with the queen at a luncheon to celebrate the centenary of Queen's University, Belfast, in April 2008 Monday May 09 2011 More than 600,000 people watched William and Kate's wedding on Irish television at the end of April.

Mary McAleese hits out at dissident republicans

Wed, 04 May 2011 11:32:03 GMT

Irish President Mary McAleese has hit out at dissident republicans during an official visit to the Netherlands.

McAleese hits out at dissidents

Tue, 03 May 2011 16:52:41 GMT

Irish President Mary McAleese hits out at dissident republicans, saying they are "at the tail end of a failed culture of trying to resolve political problems through paramilitarism".

McAleese to meet Queen Beatrix in Netherlands

Tue, 03 May 2011 07:29:10 GMT

President Mary McAleese is scheduled to meet Queen Beatrix on the second and final day of her official visit to the Netherlands.

McAleese visits international court

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:53:13 GMT

President Mary McAleese will visit the International Criminal Court on Monday on the first leg of a two-day trip to the Netherlands.

President is on official visit to Netherlands

Mon, 02 May 2011 01:32:32 GMT

It was announced on Thursday that President Mary McAleese would make an official visit to the Netherlands.

President honours Chernobyl volunteers Carol and Fiona

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:58:37 GMT

Carol Morrissey from Clonmel with Adi Roche and President Mary McAleese at The ceremony at Farmleigh to pay tribute to 25 of the top volunteers who have dedicated themselves selflessly to improving the lives of so many across areas worst affected by the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Princess Letizia Wears Red For The Most Perfectly Sartorially-Coordinated Photograph Ever (PHOTOS, POLL)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:41:11 GMT

Spain's Princess Letizia stood out in cherry red during a meet-and-greet with President of Ireland Mary McAleese on Monday. Leti -- as we're now affectionately...

Ireland to stay neutral over Libya

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:59:36 GMT

Irish President Mary McAleese said today that Ireland would remain neutral over the Libya dispute and will not send troops or military equipment to the area. However, she said, Ireland supported the UN decision and interventions which other...

EU must work together to overcome debt crisis: Ireland

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:05:32 GMT

The European Union will only emerge from its debt crisis if member states work together, Irish President Mary McAleese warned Monday during a visit to Spain.The 27-member...

McAleese set to begin Spain visit

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:10:05 GMT

President Mary McAleese travels to Spain on Sunday for a three-day official visit that includes high-level meetings with Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and other dignitaries.

McAleese set to begin Spain visit

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:05:26 GMT

President Mary McAleese travels to Spain on Sunday for a three-day official visit that includes high-level meetings with Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and other dignitaries.

Irish president appoints opposition leader as prime minister

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:25:33 GMT

&$ &$ Ireland's newly-elected Prime Minister Enda Kenny (C) walks out of the Leinster House, the seat of parliament in Dublin, capital of Ireland, March 9, 2011. Irish President Mary McAleese Wednesday appointed opposition leader Enda Kenny as the country's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Xiong Sihao) Irish President Mary McAleese Wednesday appointed opposition leader Enda Kenny as the ...

Irish president appoints opposition leader as prime minister (3)

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:19:55 GMT

Economy, employment, reform -- keywords in Ireland's crucial polls (2)

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:26:00 GMT

&$ &$ Irish President Mary McAleese and her husband Martin McAleese cast their votes at a polling station in Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 25, 2011. Ireland held an early general election on Friday, the country's first national poll since its financial bailout in late November.(Xinhua/Zeng Yi) Reform has also been a key issue addressed by all three of the main parties, specifically in the ...

Profile: Key figures in Ireland's general election

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:32:49 GMT

Ireland holds an early general election on Friday, the country's first national vote since its financial bailout in late November last year. On Feb. 1, the Dail Eireann, or the lower house of Ireland's national parliament, was dissolved, and President Mary McAleese called the general election at the request of outgoing Prime Minister Brian Cowen. The dissolution of parliament occurred more than a year before Cowen's term in office is due to expire. The incumbent Fianna Fail (Republican Pa ...

Backgrounder: Main parties in Ireland's general election

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:02:49 GMT

Ireland goes to the polls on Friday, with more than 3.1 million people registered to vote. On Feb. 1, President Mary McAleese signed a proclamation to dissolve the Dail Eireann, the lower house of Ireland's national parliament. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll, conducted last Thursday and Friday, showed that voters would place their trust in Fine Gael (United Ireland Party). The following are some basic facts about the major parties taking part in the general election: -- Fiann ...

Backgrounder: Basic facts about Irish general election

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:47:49 GMT

Cork airport plane crash: Irish President Mary McAleese's relative among 6 killed

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:45:47 GMT

Brendan McAleese, the cousin of Ms McAleese's husband Martin, was on board the flight from Belfast when it twice tried to land in thick fog yesterday morning.

Cork airport plane crash: Mary McAleese's relative was among six killed

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:16:23 GMT

Brendan McAleese, the cousin of Ms McAleese's husband Martin, was on board the flight from Belfast when it twice tried to land in thick fog yesterday morning.

Six killed after Belfast plane crashes in Cork

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A RELATIVE of Irish president Mary McAleese was among six people killed when a plane crashed in heavy fog at Cork Airport.

Six killed after Belfast plane crashes in Cork

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A RELATIVE of Irish president Mary McAleese was among six people killed when a plane crashed in heavy fog at Cork Airport.

Six killed after Belfast plane crashes in Cork

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A RELATIVE of Irish president Mary McAleese was among six people killed when a plane crashed in heavy fog at Cork Airport.

Public fury over Irish economy may lead to historic outcome

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:37:58 GMT

With three short weeks left before the general election on Feb. 25, the political campaigning in Ireland seems unusually low-key. In what many are predicting will be a historic election, the ruling Fianna Fail (Republican Party) is expected to lose over half of its 72 seats in the 166-seat Dail (lower house of the Irish parliament). The party has held a majority control of the Dail for most of the country's history as an independent nation. The Dail was dissolved by President Mary McAleese ...