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Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th May 2021, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th May 2021, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland reads from her memoir. Today, she recalls forging a career in the law, and life in Belfast during the early years of the Troubles. Show more

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Ep 3 - The Election Campaign

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 26^th May 2021, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th May 2021, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, reads from her memoir. Today, it's 1997, and Mary makes a decision to run for high office. Show more

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Ep 1 - Ardoyne

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th May 2021, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th May 2021, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland charts her life story from the tight knit streets of Belfast, to high office, and on to an inspiring third act pursuing a doctorate. Show more

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Ep 4 - An Historic Visit

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th May 2021, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 28^th May 2021, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, reads from her memoir. Today, recollections of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's historic visit to the Republic of Ireland. Show more

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Ep 5 - The Third Act

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th May 2021, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th May 2021, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, reads the final instalment of her memoir. Today, after leaving high office, there's a new start for Mary as a doctoral student. Show more

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