Episodios

  • Season 1 - The Bits You Didn't Hear

    Season 1 - The Bits You Didn't Hear
    Jul 26 2024
    Regrettably, not everything can be included in our podcast episodes initially. However we have delved into the treasure trove of interviews to bring you a compilation of additional conversational gems that Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy had with some of our guests including Dermot Kennedy, Daniel O'Donnell, Kathryn Thomas and Phil Coulter. We hope you enjoy.

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    54 m
  • Bertie Ahern

    Bertie Ahern
    Jul 16 2024
    Dive into the life of Bertie Ahern, Ireland’s shrewd and enigmatic leader. Uncover the secrets behind his political maneuvers and personal triumphs. Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of his remarkable career. Tune in to discover the man who reshaped modern Ireland.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • Nóirín O'Sullivan

    Nóirín O'Sullivan
    Jul 9 2024
    Nóirín O'Sullivan is a former member of An Garda Síochána, who served as Garda Commissioner from 2014 to 2017. Nóirín was the 20th appointed Garda Commissioner and the first woman to lead the Gardaí in its 92-year history. She announced her retirement from the organisation, on the 10th September 2017, amidst a flurry of controversies.

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    53 m
  • Kathryn Thomas

    Kathryn Thomas
    Jul 2 2024

    What do you do when faced with death in Papua New Guinea? Even worse ,what do you do when 007 walks in on you when you're on the toilet?? How do you deal with nasty comments online? What do you do when a juggernaut like Operation Transformation finishes?

    Kathryn Thomas, one of the most talented, successful and hardworking TV and radio presenters in Ireland comes to Allenwood and tells all to Mary and Mary. She also tells why she set up a new business, what her thoughts are on television in Ireland today and why she had ten bridesmaids!



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    56 m
  • Don Mescall

    Don Mescall
    Jun 26 2024

    The extraordinary story of Don Mescall, an Irish singer and songwriter whose songs have over 16 million hits on YouTube and have been recorded by Rascal Flatts, The Backstreet Boys, Lonestar, Geri Halliwell, Ronan Keating, Sir Cliff Richard, Nathan Carter, MacKenzie Porter, triple platinum singer songwriter Marina Kaye, Sharon Corr, Aslan and many more.


    Don speaks with honesty and candour about his career, the sudden loss of his Dad at a hurling match when Don was just ten, his battle with drugs and alcohol and the special role he played in the later months of Christy Dignams life.


    Don also talks to Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy about his relationship with current partner Morah Ryan, ex-wife of the late Gerry Ryan.


    And he also gives us a very special performance of one of his songs.


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    56 m
  • Noel Cunningham

    Noel Cunningham
    Jun 18 2024

    An emotionally charged, poignant and uplifting conversation with one of life's true gentlemen. The public knows Noel Cunningham as the Donegal man who always has a smile on his face and warmth in his heart. But behind his smile is a man who has endured heartbreak, unimaginable loss and discrimination.


    This podcast explores some sensitive themes.


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    50 m
  • Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl

    Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl
    Jun 11 2024

    Seán Ó Fearghaíl is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as the Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann since March 2016.

    Here we have a very open and frank chat with Mary and Mary about a range of subjects including:

    • The economic crash
    • Israel and Irelands position
    • What he would love to change
    • The homeless crisis
    • The changing face of politics
    • Immigration in Ireland
    • Will he take his Dáil seat after the next election?
    • His recent cancer battle
    • His relationship with Micheal Martin
    • Welcoming Joe Biden to Dáil Éireann




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    55 m
  • Sean Boylan

    Sean Boylan
    Jun 4 2024

    Seán Boylan is a unique character, demonstrated in the fact he is the only person to hold the title ‘Freeman of Meath'.

    Having played hurling for Meath, Sean then went on to spend 23 years as the manager of the Meath Gaelic football team, during which time they won four All-Ireland Championships.

    He also won three National Football League titles and eight Leinster Senior Football Championships. He is one of the most successful county managers in the history of Gaelic football. Here he chats to the Marys about:


    • His thoughts on football today
    • How preparations have changed dramatically
    • His first love of hurling
    • Being the only freeman of Meath
    • His father's republican membership and being on the run
    • How he dealt with a cancer diagnosis
    • His wife Tina's previous life as a nun
    • His herbalist career



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    49 m