PRESIDENT McALEESE MAKES HISTORY AT GALWAY SYNOD

Date Published: 14-May-2008

President Mary McAleese has made history by becoming the first sitting President to address a Church of Ireland synod. Speaking to an audience of over 800 at the Radisson Hotel in the city this afternoon, President McAleese said that unprecedented opportunities lie ahead for the Church in the changing face of modern Ireland. President McAleese said having achieved peace and prosperity, the Church needs to help Ireland build a world of decent human values where children and young people are not abused or neglected.