“I have contempt for that man” – Mary McAleese blasts Russian ambassador
“I’ve never been a person that ever had contempt for another human being… but I certainly am now.” Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has condemned Yuriy Filatov, the Russian ambassador to Ireland, in especially strong terms, noting her “contempt” for the man. Appearing on Friday night’s edition of The Late Late Show alongside fellow […]
4 years ago
Here’s the line-up for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show
It’s set to be jam-packed… The Late Late Show is back on our screens again this Friday, and it’s set to be a jam-packed night of craic agus ceol. Pop music icon and Oscar winner Lady Gaga will be on the show to talk about her latest film, House of Gucci. In this Ridley Scott […]
4 years ago
Mary McAleese says Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality are “intrinsically evil”
McAleese said the Church’s teachings are damaging to the LGBT+ community. Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has called the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality “intrinsically evil” and said they are conducive to homophobia. McAleese, who is trained as a barrister and journalist and was formerly Reid Professor of Criminal Law, Criminology and Penology at Trinity College […]
6 years ago
Mary McAleese calls on Catholic Church to allow women to become deacons
“It won’t solve the problems in the church, but it would be a breakthrough.” Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has urged the Catholic Church to allow women to become deacons, while also supporting calls for women to be ordained as priests. Speaking on RTÉ News at an event at Trinity College in Dublin on […]
6 years ago
“Obviously the lady has issues” – Mattie McGrath TD criticises Mary McAleese’s Catholic Church comments
“If she wants to form her own church then do so.” Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath has launched a scathing attack on former President of Ireland Mary McAleese for repeatedly speaking out against the Catholic Church. Speaking on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show on Thursday morning, the deputy said that Irish people are “getting sick, weary and […]
8 years ago
Mary McAleese will present a show about the Papal visit tomorrow on RTÉ
Mary McAleese looks at how the Irish family has changed since the last Papal visit in 1979. Ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland this weekend for the World Meeting of Families, a new RTÉ series will follow former President Mary McAleese as she travels the country charting the seismic changes that have occurred since the […]
8 years ago