McAleese tops awards billing with Woman of the Year win

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese has been named the Irish Tatler Woman of the Year.

At a gala black-tie ceremony in Dublin's Four Seasons Hotel last night, Ms McAleese was recognised for her unique contribution to Irish society.

"Self-belief is a vital part of the road to success and our winners demonstrate clearly that it is possible to achieve great things in modern Ireland," said Norah Casey, CEO of Smurfit Communications, which publishes Irish Tatler.