Enda Grace on LinkedIn: An extremely open and honest conversation. Tomorrow, Tuesday 11th June… (2024)

“Look it, we were always subject to criticism. We deserve a lot of criticism. We get..we draw a lot of that criticism on ourselves. But this is off the Richter scale now.”A hugely honest, candid and personal conversation. Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl talks to Mary Kennedy & Mary McAleese about a range of topics including: * The economic crash* Irelands position on Israel* What he would love to change* The homeless crisis* The changing face of politics* Immigration in Ireland* The many roles of the Ceann Comhairle* Social media abuse towards politicians * Will he take his automatic Dáil seat after the next election?* His recent cancer battle* His life as a farmer* His relationship with Micheal Martin* Welcoming Joe Biden to Dáil ÉireannListen at https://lnkd.in/gp-_DmQa or wherever you get your podcasts.

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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 Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy about:His thoughts on football today.The refereeing conundrum.How preparations have changed dramatically. How players don't have it as tough these days.His first love of hurling.The most frightening experience he ever had just a few years ago. 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.Listen at https://lnkd.in/gp-_DmQa

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Mary Kennedy’s best friend joins the Marys this week. This is Eileen Dunne like you haven't heard her before. She chats openly about her career and how nerves never played a part except for one occasion with Gay Byrne.Eileen also tells us she nearly took early retirement because she was "cross". She also opens up about the uncanny parallels between her life and Mary Kennedys! Find out also what the one song was that she refused to dance to in "Dancing With The Stars"! Listen at https://lnkd.in/gp-_DmQa or wherever you get your Podcasts. Proudly supported by Kildare County Council.

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I’ve said it before but everything I do in business is for these two little girls. Today is our twins first communion day. #dayslikethis

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We’re halfway through season one! What an incredible lineup we have had in our first ten episodes of “Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations” hosted by broadcasting icon Mary Kennedy and former President of Ireland Mary McAleese. Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts or at https://lnkd.in/gp-_DmQa Guests: Dermot Kennedy, Phil Coulter, Keith Barry, Eimear Noone, Stefanie Preissner, Damian Browne, Roz Purcell, Anne Doyle, Jarlath Burns and Daniel O’Donnell. Also just released is episode eleven with the brilliant Rory’s Stories. We are as always grateful for the wonderful support of our main sponsors Kildare County Council. Thank you all for listening.

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Note: This podcast addresses sensitive topics.Roz Purcell engages in an open and heartfelt conversation with Mary Kennedy and Mary McAleese, sharing insights into her life journey. She discusses her battle with anorexia, passion for hiking, navigating challenges in and the unsavoury side of the modeling industry, and the fulfillment of writing an award-winning book. Now live at https://lnkd.in/gp-_DmQa or wherever you get your podcasts.

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We were absolutely honoured to have the inimitable Bryan Dobson launch our “Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations” podcast in March. When I contacted him he didn’t have to think twice. He brought a graceful air to the occasion and spoke to Mary McAleese, Mary Kennedy and myself on stage with great humour and total professionalism. He had the large audience in attendance in the palm of his hand. I know him to be the definition of an honourable and decent gentleman. I and all of us at Dundara would like to wish Bryan a very happy retirement.

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Kildare County Council are wonderful sponsors of our “Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations” podcast. We are delighted to acknowledge their support in a wide range of print and broadcast media as well as within the podcast itself. Positioning so far includes Sunday With Miriam (292,000 listeners), The Six O’Clock Show on Virgin Media 1, Irish Independent, Irish Times, Independent Weekender Magazine, VIP Magazine (print and online), Evoke, RSVP, Extra and a wide range of exposure across all social media platforms here and abroad. The podcast itself has a wide reach of exposure from ourselves at Dundara, Mary Kennedy, Mary McAleese and our guests.

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In an exclusive and rare deep personal insight, Phil Coulter opens up to Mary McAleese & Mary Kennedy about his extraordinary life including his phenomenal career success, family life, his sons shock diagnosis of Downs Syndrome and the cold way he and his wife were informed, two almost identical personal tragedies, the state of Eurovision, his love for rally driving and the divisive Irish rugby anthem ‘Irelands Call’ which he wrote.Phil Coulter has amassed 23 platinum discs, 39 gold discs, 52 silver discs, and is one of the biggest record sellers in the island of Ireland with millions of record sales. Now live. Listen and follow at https://lnkd.in/gp-_DmQa

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