From 1997 to 2011, Mary McAleese has served as President of Ireland, and become one of the most popular Presidents Ireland has ever known. Representing Ireland on the world stage through the highs of the Celtic Tiger and the lows of recent years, she has sounded a voice that is trusted and respected and has become one of the finest examples of what Ireland could and should be. Her tenure, focussing on the building of bridges, creating an inclusive society, celebrating all the peoples of Ireland, is mapped out here in a book that will become a touchstone for all those who have lived through these times. Containing all key speeches that have shaped the 14-year term of President mary McAleese.
