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Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations

Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations

Mary McAleese & Mary Kennedy - Dundara Television and Media
Arts, Music

Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese & broadcasting icon Mary Kennedy sit down to conversations with people who have a story to tell.


With thought-provoking interviews, engaging stories, humour and insightful discussions, this podcast delves into the myriad ways change influences our lives and the world around us. Whether it's personal change, societal shifts or technological advancements, the podcast explores the impact of change on individuals and the world at large.


The presenters long friendship comes to the fore with a lighthearted approach combined with a natural curiosity.


Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television and Media.

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  • 11 - Phil Coulter

    in an exclusive and rare deep personal insight, Phil Coulter opens up to the two Mary’s about his extraordinary life including his phenomenal career success, family life including with his sons diagnosis of Downs Syndrome, two almost identical personal tragedies, the state of Eurovision, his love for rally driving and the divisive Irish rugby anthem ‘Irelands Call’ which he wrote.

    Phil Coulter has amassed 23 platinum discs, 39 gold discs, 52 silver discs, and is one of the biggest record sellers in the island of Ireland with millions of record sales. His well-known compositions include "The Town I Loved So Well", "Puppet on a String", "Congratulations", “The Old Man” and the Elvis Presley hit “My Boy”.


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    Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 50min
  • 10 - ** Anne Doyle Bitesize Bonus Content **

    In this special bonus podcast segment, Anne Doyle tells of the only time she ever saw her mother afraid. She speaks beautifully about the financial challenges she and her family faced when she was young and tells us about the many occasions she was hung upside down over a well to retrieve water! And in speaking about Annes love of poetry, former president Mary McAleese utters an unparliamentary word. :)

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    Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 6min
  • 9 - Stefanie Preissner

    Stefanie is an award-winning writer for screen and stage, author, director and actor based in Dublin. She was diagnosed with Autism in 2022, at the age of 34. Stefanie speaks openly to the two Mary's about her life, career and her experiences with multiple miscarriage, pregnancy and motherhood.

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    Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 43min
  • 8 - ** Dermot Kennedy Bitesize Bonus Content **

    In this special five and a half minute bonus podcast, Dermot Kennedy talks about songwriting, self belief and how his first songs had no chorus!

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    Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 5min
  • 7 - Damian Browne

    Former professional rugby player Damian Browne became the first person to row a boat across the Atlantic from New York City to Galway Ireland, completing his trip on 4 October 2022 after 112 days at sea.

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    Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 46min
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