Key facts
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited his ancestral village of Aughagower in County Mayo, Ireland.
- Carney met with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
- He attended Mass, visited a family graveyard, and planted an Irish oak tree.
- Carney met over 20 cousins, including his father's closest relatives.
- He received a civic scroll from Mayo County Council and a history of his family.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited his ancestral village of Aughagower in County Mayo, Ireland, on the second day of his trip to the Republic of Ireland. Carney, whose grandparents Robert and Nora Moran emigrated from the village to Canada in 1925, met dozens of relatives, including over 20 cousins, and local community members. He attended Mass at the parish church, visited a graveyard where some of his relatives are buried, and planted an Irish oak tree. Carney also met with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Prime Minister Micheál Martin. He expressed pride in his Irish heritage, describing it as a significant part of his identity. The visit also provided a platform for Carney to discuss the need for closer international cooperation amid global geopolitical shifts.