A Chara, - President McAleese did not get my vote in the presidential election. According to La of September 25th, 1997, Mary McAleese answered in English a question put to her in Irish at a press conference.
Those who attended the Oideas Gael Irish course last week, including myself, met a President who was addressed by her first name, who attended classes religiously, who queued for her cuppa, who waited her turn in the cafe - no pomp, no privilege, no ceremony.
Truly a President of the people. - Is mise, Maire Ni Laoire,
Douglas, Corcaigh.