Emily Connaughton chatting with the President in Achill. — Emily Connaughton chatting with the President in Achill. | John O'Grady

placeholder image — Emily Connaughton chatting with the President in Achill. | John O'Grady

PICTURES: President Connolly makes her first official Mayo visit

By Ailish Armstrong

Published 9th Jun 2026, 19:00 GMT

Large crowds attend events in Achill and Mulranny, where President Catherine Connolly visited.

As part of President Catherine Connolly’s visit, she unveiled a new plaque to mark 30 years of Achill lifeboat.

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5. Mulranny and Tiernaur Pipe Bank leading the welcome party at President Catherine Connolly's visit to St Brendan's, Mulranny.

Proinsias Mac an Tuile Photo: Proinsias Mac an Tuile

President in Achill and Mulranny

6. President in Achill and Mulranny

President in Achill and Mulranny | Proinsias Mac na Tuaile Photo: Proinsias Mac na Tuaile

Jerry Cowley walking with President Catherine Connolly

7. Jerry Cowley walking with President Catherine Connolly

Jerry Cowley walking with President Catherine Connolly | Proinsias Mac an Tuile

President Connolly pictured with members of Achill Island RNLI.

8. President Connolly pictured with members of Achill Island RNLI.

President Connolly pictured with members of Achill Island RNLI. | John O'Grady Photo: John O'Grady

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