Mark Carney visits ancestral village in Mayo

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited his ancestral village in County Mayo, Ireland, to reconnect with his family roots. During the visit, he met with Irish President Catherine Connolly and discussed international diplomatic issues, including the G7 Summit and US-Iran relations.
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Highlights the intersection of personal heritage and high-level international diplomacy for a prominent world leader.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emmet McElhatton BBC News NI PA Media Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Irish President Catherine Connolly on Sunday Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has travelled to County Mayo on the second day of his visit to the Republic of Ireland.
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