My Faith In Humanity Was Nearly Lost Following Years Of Abuse - Mary Cowen

Mary's husband Brian served as Taoiseach from 2008-2011.

The wife of former Taoiseach Brian Cowen says her faith in humanity was almost lost following years of abuse.

The Clara man served as Taoiseach from 2008 to 2011. 

He resigned amid persistent criticism after the country's economy collapsed during 2008 financial crisis.

Despite their best efforts to protect their daughters from the media during their upbringing, Mary Cowen says her family went through a challenging time after his retirement from politics.

She says the media, as well as some members of the public were not nice to Brian, her, or their children.

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