Irish President Catherine Connolly has concluded her first official visit to Great Britain, which took place in Leeds. She visited the University of Leeds, where she studied for her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, and explored Irish artefacts, including a rare first edition of 'Dracula' and letters from Bram Stoker. At the Leeds Irish Centre, Connolly commended the efforts of Irish nurses in the National Health Service (NHS), acknowledging the vital contributions of Irish emigrants, particularly women, to British society. Local community members expressed their appreciation for the visit, highlighting its importance in recognizing the active Irish community in Leeds. Yvonne Byrne, whose mother received a birthday card from the President, noted the significance of such recognition for the second-generation Irish. Connolly reflected on her student years, admitting she had not visited the Irish Centre before, but expressed her gladness at doing so now. This visit marks a meaningful connection between Ireland and its diaspora in Great Britain.