Mary McAleese Quotes

Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America – forged in adversity, will not change.

We are a vibrant first-world country, but we have a humbling third-world memory.

The last thing I would want to do is to create the impression that sectarianism came from only one side of the community.

The extent to which all people in our society are made to count, and believe that they count, is not just a measure of decency; it makes sound economic sense.

That past is still within our living memory, a time when neighbour helped neighbour, sharing what little they had out of necessity, as well as decency.