Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations

About Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations

A former President of Ireland, a broadcasting icon and an array of guests with an incredible story to tell. What more would you want?!! Changing Times – The Allenwood Conversations is a compelling and humorous podcast hosted by Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy, two of Ireland’s most iconic voices. Each week, they sit down with a well-known Irish guest to explore the universal theme of change—something we all experience in life. With insight, warmth, and plenty of laughs, they uncover how their guests navigate transitions, challenges, and new beginnings, offering wisdom, resilience, and often, unexpected humor. From Irish history and culture to personal journeys of reinvention, Changing Timesconnects the past with the present in a way that resonates with Irish people at home and abroad. Whether you’re part of the Irish diaspora in America, the UK, or Canada, or simply passionate about Irish storytelling, politics, and cultural heritage, this podcast offers thought-provoking and entertaining discussions on Irish-American identity, the Irish in Britain, and the evolving Irish experience. As featured on The Late Late Show and Apple Podcasts Ireland, Changing Times is a must-listen for anyone interested in Ireland’s global influence, Irish traditions, and the personal stories behind life’s biggest changes. 🎙️ New episodes available every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Subscribe now and join the conversation! Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television and Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Mary McAleese & Mary Kennedy - Dundara Television and Media

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Mar 2024

Latest episode

20 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Feb 2026

   A Preview of Changing Times Live with Miriam O'Callaghan & Dara Ó Cinnéide

   A preview of Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy in a candid and compelling conversation with renowned RTÉ broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan and Kerry GAA great Dara Ó Cinnéide, recorded live at The Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee. Full episodes coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   17 Feb 2026

   Mary and Mary - Live from Tralee

   This special episode of Changing Times – The Allenwood Conversations was recorded live in front of an audience at the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. Producer Enda Grace steps out from behind the scenes to introduce the story of how the podcast came to life, from a simple idea to a conversation-led series that has resonated with listeners across Ireland and beyond. On stage, Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy chat to Enda and reflect on what the podcast means to them, what they’ve discovered through the conversations, and why sitting down to truly listen still matters. They also share their personal connections to County Kerry and revisit some of the most meaningful — and at times surprising — highlights of their respective careers. There’s warmth. There’s honesty. There’s laughter. And there’s that special energy that only comes from a live room. If you’ve ever wondered how Changing Times began, or what happens when two remarkable women reflect openly on their journey, this is an episode not to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   13 May 2025

   The Bits You Didn't Hear - Season 2

   To close off season two of Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations, we bring you a compilation of some pieces you didn't hear from Mary Kennedy, Mary McAleese, Sharon Shannon, Diarmuid Gavin, Heather Humphreys and Marty Morrissey. Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television and Media. Proudly sponsored by the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,884

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

61 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

92

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