In this very special episode, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese interviews her co-host Mary Kennedy. One of Ireland’s most beloved broadcasters, Mary Kennedy is renowned for her warmth, depth, and decades of experience in Irish media. In a wide ranging discussion, she opens up about a range of topics including her upbringing, her journey into broadcasting, presenting Eurovision and handling a drunk adjudicator, the turmoil of her marriage ending and her mothers fears for her career choice. Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations is proudly sponsored by the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this very special episode, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese interviews her co-host Mary Kennedy. One of Ireland’s most beloved broadcasters, Mary Kennedy is renowned for her warmth, depth, and decades of experience in Irish media. In a wide ranging discussion, she opens up about a range of topics including her upbringing, her journey into broadcasting, presenting Eurovision and handling a drunk adjudicator, the turmoil of her marriage ending and her mothers fears for her career choice. Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations is proudly sponsored by the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special episode, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese interviews her co-host Mary Kennedy. One of Ireland’s most beloved broadcasters, Mary Kennedy is renowned for her warmth, depth, and decades of experience in Irish media. In a wide ranging discussion, she opens up about a range of topics including her upbringing, her journey into broadcasting, presenting Eurovision and handling a drunk adjudicator, the turmoil of her marriage ending and her mothers fears for her career choice. Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations is proudly sponsored by the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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A former President of Ireland, a broadcasting icon and an array of guests with an incredible story to tell. What more would you want?!! Changing Times – The Allenwood Conversations&nbsp;is a compelling and&nbsp;humorous podcast hosted by&nbsp;Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy, two of Ireland’s most iconic voices. Each week, they sit down with a&nbsp;well-known Irish guest&nbsp;to explore the&nbsp;universal theme of change—something we all experience in life. With&nbsp;insight, warmth, and plenty of laughs, they uncover how their guests navigate&nbsp;transitions, challenges, and new beginnings, offering wisdom, resilience, and often, unexpected humor. From&nbsp;Irish history and culture&nbsp;to&nbsp;personal journeys of reinvention,&nbsp;Changing Timesconnects the past with the present in a way that resonates with&nbsp;Irish people at home and abroad. Whether you’re part of the&nbsp;Irish diaspora in America, the UK, or Canada, or simply passionate about&nbsp;Irish storytelling, politics, and cultural heritage, this podcast offers thought-provoking and entertaining discussions on&nbsp;Irish-American identity, the Irish in Britain, and the evolving Irish experience. As featured on&nbsp;The Late Late Show&nbsp;and Apple Podcasts Ireland,&nbsp;Changing Times&nbsp;is a must-listen for anyone interested in&nbsp;Ireland’s global influence, Irish traditions, and the personal stories behind life’s biggest changes. 🎙️&nbsp;New episodes available every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.&nbsp;Subscribe now and join the conversation! Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television and Media. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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A former President of Ireland, a broadcasting icon and an array of guests with an incredible story to tell. What more would you want?!! Changing Times – The Allenwood Conversations is a compelling and humorous podcast hosted by Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy, two of Ireland’s most iconic voices. Each week, they sit down with a well-known Irish guest to explore the universal theme of change—something we all experience in life. With insight, warmth, and plenty of laughs, they uncover how their guests navigate transitions, challenges, and new beginnings, offering wisdom, resilience, and often, unexpected humor. From Irish history and culture to personal journeys of reinvention, Changing Timesconnects the past with the present in a way that resonates with Irish people at home and abroad. Whether you’re part of the Irish diaspora in America, the UK, or Canada, or simply passionate about Irish storytelling, politics, and cultural heritage, this podcast offers thought-provoking and entertaining discussions on Irish-American identity, the Irish in Britain, and the evolving Irish experience. As featured on The Late Late Show and Apple Podcasts Ireland, Changing Times is a must-listen for anyone interested in Ireland’s global influence, Irish traditions, and the personal stories behind life’s biggest changes. 🎙️ New episodes available every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Subscribe now and join the conversation! Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television and Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former President of Ireland, a broadcasting icon and an array of guests with an incredible story to tell. What more would you want?!! Changing Times – The Allenwood Conversations&nbsp;is a compelling and&nbsp;humorous podcast hosted by&nbsp;Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy, two of Ireland’s most iconic voices. Each week, they sit down with a&nbsp;well-known Irish guest&nbsp;to explore the&nbsp;universal theme of change—something we all experience in life. With&nbsp;insight, warmth, and plenty of laughs, they uncover how their guests navigate&nbsp;transitions, challenges, and new beginnings, offering wisdom, resilience, and often, unexpected humor. From&nbsp;Irish history and culture&nbsp;to&nbsp;personal journeys of reinvention,&nbsp;Changing Timesconnects the past with the present in a way that resonates with&nbsp;Irish people at home and abroad. Whether you’re part of the&nbsp;Irish diaspora in America, the UK, or Canada, or simply passionate about&nbsp;Irish storytelling, politics, and cultural heritage, this podcast offers thought-provoking and entertaining discussions on&nbsp;Irish-American identity, the Irish in Britain, and the evolving Irish experience. As featured on&nbsp;The Late Late Show&nbsp;and Apple Podcasts Ireland,&nbsp;Changing Times&nbsp;is a must-listen for anyone interested in&nbsp;Ireland’s global influence, Irish traditions, and the personal stories behind life’s biggest changes. 🎙️&nbsp;New episodes available every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.&nbsp;Subscribe now and join the conversation! Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television and Media. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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