Mary McAleese

Mary McAleese

politician Ireland

Mary McAleese served as the eighth President of Ireland from 1997 to 2011, becoming the first woman to hold the position since the office was established. A lawyer by profession, she is known for her commitment to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, as well as her work in promoting social justice, equality, and the integration of the GAA with women's Gaelic sports organizations post-presidency.

Born on Jun 27, 1953 (72 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
20,996
Power
21$
Sentiment
7.80
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 5 7.80 0.30% +40% 5,030,000 20,996 $5,100 21$
Totals 5 5,030,000 20,996 $5,100 21$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Mary McAleese is referenced as a past president who set a high bar for future candidates. 8

Joe Duffy Linda Martin Conor Mcgregor Mary Hanafin Fintan O Toole Michael Mcdowell Heather Humphreys Barry Andrews Michelle O Neill Sean Kelly Frances Fitzgerald Mick Wallace Geraldine Byrne Nason Colum Eastwood Frances Black Peter Power Peter Casey Cynthia Ni Mhurchu Jarlath Burns Mairead Mcguinness Catherine Connolly Declan Ganley Aubrey Mccarthy Mary Robinson Michael D Higgins Mike Huckabee Keir Starmer Gerry Adams Mary Lou Mcdonald
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Former president Mary McAleese spoke on Columbanus, the Man from Myshall, during the celebrations. 8

Pope Benedict Xvi St Columbanus Dr Cornel Dora Daibhi O Croinin Pope Leo Xiv Most Rev Denis Nulty
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: As Europe risks fracturing, the message of St Columbanus needs to be heard again – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mary McAleese is a former president of Ireland who played a vital role in facilitating dialogue between politicians and loyalists. 9

Jackie Mcdonald John Alderdice Martin Mcaleese Johnny Adair Sean Murray
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: UDA leader laments loyalist street violence but sees role for ‘paramilitary influence’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mary McAleese succeeded Mary Robinson and found a distinct path during her presidency. 7

Michael D Higgins Cearbhall O Dalaigh Mary Robinson Michael Mcdunphy Douglas Hyde Erskine Childers Patrick Hillery Eamon De Valera Garret Fitzgerald Noel Browne
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Has the public had enough of presidents like Michael D Higgins? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mary McAleese was supported by the Progressive Democrats in the 1997 election, as mentioned in the article. 7

Mary Lou Mcdonald Cian O Callaghan Ivana Bacik Paul Murphy Roderic O Gorman Catherine Connolly Frances Black Mary Robinson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Opposition parties likely to announce own preferred presidential candidate rather than agreed one – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mary McAleese was the last Fianna Fáil candidate in the presidential election 28 years ago. 6

Joe Duffy Bertie Ahern Gay Byrne Micheal Martin Frances Black Alan Kelly Adi Roche Dana Rosemary Scallon Gavin Duffy Mairead Mcguinness Sean Kelly Peter Power Geraldine Byrne Nason Fintan O Toole
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Joe Duffy and Bertie Ahern among names circulating but parties wary of ‘knee-jerk’ selection – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mary McAleese was the Fianna Fáil candidate for the presidency in 1997. 7

Micheal Martin Mary Hanafin Michael D Higgins Bertie Ahern Mairead Mcguinness Sean Kelly Michelle O Neill Colum Eastwood
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fianna Fáil sounds out possible presidential runners, but may not nominate candidate, says Micheál Martin – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mary McAleese snatched the nomination from Albert Reynolds and went on to win a bitterly contested race, subsequently serving two successful terms. 9

Albert Reynolds Micheal Martin Michael D Higgins Mary Robinson Bertie Ahern Mary Hanafin Barry Andrews Cynthia Ni Mhurchu Colum Eastwood
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fianna Fáil is in desperate need of a candidate for the presidential election. Applications are invited – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Catherine Doyle was hosting both Duffy and President Mary McAleese in her newly rebuilt home. 8

Joe Duffy Marian Finucane Catherine Doyle Paul Williams Alan Bradley John Daly Mark Townley Brian Lenihan Susie Long Charlie Bird Frank Deasy Paul Hodkinson Colm Sallyanne Brady
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: From scammers to Normal People and banks to menopause, this was appointment radio – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mary McAleese is noted for her background and experience before running for president. 6

Conor Mcgregor Peter Casey Michael Mcdowell Jarlath Burns Barry Andrews Heather Humphreys Frances Fitzgerald Mairead Mcguinness Bertie Ahern Pat Magner Adi Roche Gay Byrne Michael D Higgins Seamus Heaney Phil Hogan Sean Gallagher Martin Mcguinness Mary Robinson Fintan O Toole
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why? – The Irish Times