Canadian PM Mark Carney to Visit Ireland and Mayo Next Week

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make his first official visit to Ireland as head of government, scheduled for next week, according to multiple Irish media outlets. The trip, confirmed by The Journal, RTE.ie, The Irish Times, and the Irish Independent, will include meetings with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President Michael D. Higgins, as well as a visit to his ancestral home in County Mayo.

The visit marks a significant diplomatic and personal milestone for Carney, who has long maintained ties to Ireland. His grandparents hailed from Aghagower, a village in Mayo that is part of a historic pilgrimage route associated with Saint Patrick. The village, noted for its 10th-century round tower and abbey, holds cultural and historical significance for Carney, who previously participated in a St. Patrick’s Day reception in Ottawa in March 2026, hosted by the