In pictures: Day One of Pope's visit

Updated / Sunday, 26 Aug 2018 11:42
Alison Nevin was lucky enough to get a selfie with Pope Francis at Croke Park
Alison Nevin was lucky enough to get a selfie with Pope Francis at Croke Park

The eyes of the world will be on Ireland during Pope Francis' visit, the first time a Pope has visited Ireland since 1979. Have a look at our gallery on the first day of his historic visit.

Céad míle fáilte - Pope Francis is welcomed by President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina at Áras an Uachtaráin
Céad míle fáilte - Pope Francis is welcomed by President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina at Áras an Uachtaráin
Windswept - A gust of wind blows the Pope's mantle as he boards his flight from Rome to Dublin
Windswept - A gust of wind blows the Pope's mantle as he boards his flight from Rome to Dublin
The Pope laughs while speaking to journalists on the flight to Dublin
The Pope laughs while speaking to journalists on the flight to Dublin
Pope Francis disembarks at Dublin Airport
Pope Francis disembarks at Dublin Airport
The Pope was greeted by bishops and Tánaiste Simon Coveney
The Pope was greeted by bishops and Tánaiste Simon Coveney
Getting ready for RTÉ's television coverage of the Pope's visit. Presenter Bryan Dobson with cameraman Magnus Kelly and sound engineer Danny McDonald at Áras an Uachtaráin
Getting ready for RTÉ's television coverage of the Pope's visit. Presenter Bryan Dobson with cameraman Magnus Kelly and sound engineer Danny McDonald at Áras an Uachtaráin
A guard of honour at Áras an Uachtaráin ahead of Pope Francis' arrival
A guard of honour at Áras an Uachtaráin ahead of Pope Francis' arrival
The Pope becomes the latest world and religious leader to sign the visitor's book
The Pope becomes the latest world and religious leader to sign the visitor's book
The Pope and President Higgins held a meeting in the President's study in Áras an Uachtaráin
The Pope and President Higgins held a meeting in the President's study in Áras an Uachtaráin
Pope Francis plants a tree in the garden of Áras an Uachtaráin. Pope John Paul II also planted a tree in the garden during his visit in 1979.
Pope Francis plants a tree in the garden of Áras an Uachtaráin. Pope John Paul II also planted a tree in the garden during his visit in 1979.
Before the Pope's arrival, LGBT activists held a protest on the Ha'apenny Bridge in Dublin city
Before the Pope's arrival, LGBT activists held a protest on the Ha'apenny Bridge in Dublin city
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar welcomes Pope Francis at Dublin Castle
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar welcomes Pope Francis at Dublin Castle
The two men held a private ten-minute meeting
The two men held a private ten-minute meeting
The Pope prays in silence at the Candle of Innocence for survivors of abuse
The Pope prays in silence at the Candle of Innocence for survivors of abuse
Thousands line the streets as the Popemobile makes its way through the city centre
Thousands line the streets as the Popemobile makes its way through the city centre
Pope Francis waves to the crowds on his way to the Capuchin Day Centre
Pope Francis waves to the crowds on his way to the Capuchin Day Centre
Pairs of baby shoes hang from the railings on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin in memory of the children who died at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co Galway
Pairs of baby shoes hang from the railings on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin in memory of the children who died at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co Galway
Pope Francis greets a child at the Capuchin Day Centre for the homeless
Pope Francis greets a child at the Capuchin Day Centre for the homeless
Pope Francis shakes hands with Rosemary Fearson and her guide dog, Kia. Also pictured is Br Kevin Crowley, at the Capuchin Day Centre
Pope Francis shakes hands with Rosemary Fearson and her guide dog, Kia. Also pictured is Br Kevin Crowley, at the Capuchin Day Centre
Dance performers on stage of Croke Park in preparation for Pope Francis' arrival
Dance performers on stage of Croke Park in preparation for Pope Francis' arrival
Pope Francis greets faithful during the World Meeting of Families in Croke Park
Pope Francis greets faithful during the World Meeting of Families in Croke Park

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