President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly marked 40 years of St Colman’s Care Centre during her visit to Achill Island. President Connolly unveiled a plaque to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of St Colman’s which provides a day care and other services to members of the Achill community.

9. President Catherine Connolly visits St Colman's Care Centre in Achill
Denis McCarthy presented President Connolly with a rare photo of the last train arriving in Achill with the bodies of the Kirkintilloch disaster in 1937 | Kevin O'Malley Photo: Kevin O'Malley

10. President Catherine Connolly visits St Colman's Care Centre in Achill
President Connolly speaking in St Colman's Care Centre | Kevin O'Malley Photo: Kevin O'Malley

11. President Catherine Connolly visits St Colman's Care Centre in Achill
President Connolly talking to Dr Edward King | Kevin O'Malley Photo: Kevin O'Malley

12. President Catherine Connolly visits St Colman's Care Centre in Achill
President Connolly with Margaret Lavelle in St Colman's Care Centre | Kevin O'Malley Photo: Kevin O'Malley

