The President of Ireland has paid a special visit to Coatbridge.
Catherine Connolly was welcomed to the North Lanarkshire town by Frank McNally MP during her four-day trip to Scotland.
During her visit, President Connolly spent time at St Patrick’s Primary School, where pupils and staff greeted her with displays of Gaelic football, Irish dance and music.
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This was followed by a community event at St Patrick’s Parish Hall, where President Connolly met members of the Irish community and reflected on the contributions of generations of Irish people who have made Coatbridge their home.
Frank McNally, MP for Coatbridge and Bellshill, said: "It was a real pleasure to welcome President Connolly and her husband Brian to Coatbridge.
"The town has a very proud Irish heritage which has helped shape Coatbridge over generations, so it was particularly special to have the President of Ireland here celebrating those enduring links.
"The pupils and staff at St Patrick’s gave the President a fantastic welcome, and the celebration afterwards at St Patrick’s Parish Hall was a wonderful community occasion.
"My thanks go to the Festival Committee and everyone involved in organising such a memorable day for Coatbridge."
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