Queen Elizabeth 'Abhorred' Ian Paisley, Loved Hurling, Mary McAleese Recalls

Former Irish President Mary McAleese revealed that Queen Elizabeth II "abhorred" Ian Paisley and his politics, while also having a fondness for hurling.

15 Aug, 10:47 — 15 Aug, 13:19

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Why this matters

This story offers a personal glimpse into the character and private sentiments of Queen Elizabeth II, particularly regarding significant figures and cultural aspects of Ireland. It provides context to her historic 2011 state visit to Ireland, which was a landmark event in Anglo-Irish relations.

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Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, shared recollections of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and his politics
Queen Elizabeth II loved hurling
Queen Elizabeth II wanted to visit Ireland

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Queen Elizabeth II loved hurling

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Queen Elizabeth II wanted to come to Ireland

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McAleese's statement about knowing the Queen wanted to visit Ireland from their first meeting, even before McAleese became president

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irish-independent18d ago

Former President Mary McAleese says Queen Elizabeth ‘abhorred’ Ian Paisley and his politics

By Andrew Madden

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the-journal17d ago

Britain's Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and loved hurling, Mary McAleese remembers

McAleese said that, from the first time she met the queen, before becoming president, “I knew that she wanted to come to Ireland”.

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Former President Mary McAleese says Queen Elizabeth ‘abhorred’ Ian Paisley and his politics

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the-journal15 Aug, 13:19Latest update

Queen Elizabeth 'Abhorred' Ian Paisley, Loved Hurling, Mary McAleese Recalls

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Key claims3 agreed

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Former President Mary McAleese says Queen Elizabeth ‘abhorred’ Ian Paisley and his politics

Britain's Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and loved hurling, Mary McAleese remembers

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Former President Mary McAleese says Queen Elizabeth ‘abhorred’ Ian Paisley and his politics

Britain's Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and loved hurling, Mary McAleese remembers

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