President Catherine Connolly on song during first official visit to Cork

Her visit also saw a performance from members of The Kabin Studio, who are students at Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne in Knockanaheeny

President Catherine Connolly (left) with Lauren de Gras (right) at Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne in Knocknaheeny, Cork, where she visited the Barr na gCnoc project, an initiative focused on educational and social enhancement using Irish-language education as an enabler. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

The President of Ireland was welcomed with applause, laughter, song and the Irish language at her first official visit in the capacity of 'first citizen' to Cork City. 

Catherine Connolly's visit saw her call on a gaelscoil in the northside of the city and to UCC where she was welcomed with musical performances as well as a sit-down with children. A separate visit to the Main Quad at UCC also saw Ms Connolly look up the university's copy of the 1916 proclamation on display at the library.