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Marie Gleeson’s Journey From A Tipperary Farm To Being Captain Of The LÉ Aoife

Former captain in the Irish Navy, Marie Gleeson, has released her memoir “Be Like the Sea”. She spea...
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6:00 PM - 4 Jun 2026



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Marie Gleeson’s Journey From A Tipperary Farm To Being Captain Of The LÉ Aoife

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Today FM

6:00 PM - 4 Jun 2026

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Former captain in the Irish Navy, Marie Gleeson, has released her memoir “Be Like the Sea”.

She speaks candidly to Matt about her experience working in the military, how the skills from her professional life transfer to her personal life, and the heartbreak of losing her son at just six days old.

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