PICTURES: President Connolly makes her first official Mayo visit

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.

13. Minister Dara Calleary, Paul Lawless, TD, and Ciaran Needham, Lifeboat Operations Manager, with the President in Achill.

Minister Dara Calleary, Paul Lawless, TD, and Ciaran Needham, Lifeboat Operations Manager, with the President in Achill. | John O'Grady Photo: John O'Grady

14. President Connolly chatting with Achill Island RNLI members Dave Curtis, Michael Cattigan, Thomas Ruddy, Patrick McNamara and Ivan Swarbrigg.

President Connolly chatting with Achill Island RNLI members Dave Curtis, Michael Cattigan, Thomas Ruddy, Patrick McNamara and Ivan Swarbrigg. | John O'Grady Photo: John O'Grady

15. Dr Paddy Lineen, Dr Noreen Lineen-Curtis and Mairead Lineen pictured with the President in Achill.

Dr Paddy Lineen, Dr Noreen Lineen-Curtis and Mairead Lineen pictured with the President in Achill. | John O'Grady Photo: John O'Grady

16. Catherine Connolly was greeted in the resident's room at St Brendans Mulranny during her visit.

Catherine Connolly was greeted in the resident's room at St Brendans Mulranny during her visit. | Proinsias Mac an Tuile

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