Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson
Class of 1961
Former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
As Ireland’s first female President and a champion of human rights, Mary Robinson is one of the most influential and respected figures in Irish history, transforming the very landscape of Irish society and offering a source of hope for the downtrodden.
Mary Robinson, who became President of Ireland in 1990, ushered in a new era of greater inclusion and equality for Ireland when she was elected, and utterly transformed the role of the Irish President.