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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 18 MIN

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

from The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

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