The first in a short series hosted by president McAleese at Aras An Uachtarain and presented by Joe Duffy. This first programme reflects on Irish culture and heritage, in the company of Actor and writer Gabriel Byrne former Cork hurling manager John Allen and poet Paula Meehan.

The second in the series of conversations hosted by President McAleese at Aras An Uachtarain. Mark Pollack, who this year the first blind person to reach the south pole is joined by Sean Coughlan of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and Nobuhle Ncube, Womens Development Coordinator at AkiDwA discuss working and living in Ireland . The presenter is Joe Duffy.

The third programme in the series recorded at Aras An Uachtarain, Emma Farrell, youth ambassador with Headstrong, Emma Teeling from UCD and Farmer and journalist Darragh McCullough, join President McAleese to discuss growing up in Ireland today. The programme is presented by Joe Duffy

The fourth programme in this series hosted by President McAleese at Aras An Uachtarain features Novelist Maeve Binchy, Miariam Headerman O’Brien and singer Sean O Se, reflecting on growing older in Ireland. The presenter is Joe Duffy.

Joe Duffy presents the final programme in the series hosted by President McAleese. The final part of the conversation reflects on some of the issues raised during the series.