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Mary Robinson has been a trailblazer breaking boundaries since she became Trinity College Dublin’s youngest lecturer at 25. Now, 55 years later, Ireland’s first female President turns 80.
Today, Mrs. Robinson serves as Chair of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders who advocate for social change, peace, and justice in our world. Back at home, through the Mary Robinson Centre, Mrs. Robinson is working with the Centre and its partners Mayo County Council and the University of Galway to pass on her legacy to future generations. Her vast archive, gathered over almost 60 years, is being made accessible in her childhood home in Ballina, where the Centre is taking shape.
Across the river in Ballina is my family home which is becoming the Mary Robinson Centre and which the Irish American Partnership has kindly already supported, and thankfully will support again.
– President Mary Robinson
Mrs. Robinson has tasked the Centre to ensure everyone who visits leaves feeling inspired to take positive action to address challenges facing global society, including those that have shaped her career – climate action, equality, human rights, and women in leadership.
The Irish American Partnership does such wonderful work in the area of education.
– President Mary Robinson
Looking to youth in particular, the Centre’s role in education supports the development of young leaders, partnering with local secondary schools in a range of events. The Partnership is proud to support the Mary Robinson Center and encourages you to visit in Ballina, County Mayo.
