President Mary McAleese

President Mary McAleese has served as President of Ireland for 14 years, from 1997 until the end of 2011. She was elected unopposed for a second term in 2004. She is widely regarded as one of the finest Presidents to hold the office in Irish history.

President Mary McAleese has served as President of Ireland for 14 years, from 1997 until the end of 2011. She was elected unopposed for a second term in 2004. She is widely regarded as one of the finest Presidents to hold the office in Irish history. See less