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President to launch cultural diversity forum

President Mary McAleese will launch talks today exploring how Ireland has benefited from immigration.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2007

First black mayor champions ethnic political blend

More TDs and local councillors are needed to represent ethnic minorities living in the country, the state’s first black mayor said today.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2007

Former asylum seeker becomes first black mayor

A MERE seven years after he and his family fled to Ireland from Nigeria in the face of religious persecution, a former asylum seeker has become Ireland’s first black mayor.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2007

Purple reign: President McAleese celebrates inauguration

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese vowed to continue her work to make Ireland an inclusive society as she was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dublin Castle yesterday.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2004