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Pope Francis will travel to Knock in Co Mayo as part of his visit

At a glance: Pope Francis' itinerary in Ireland

Pope Francis' visit to Ireland is the first visit by a Pope since 1979. He is due to carry out a number of engagements during his 36-hour stay.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 25 Aug 18

Pope Francis will deliver a mass in Phoenix Park on Sunday

No taxis allowed into Phoenix Park on day of Papal mass

Taxis will not be allowed into Phoenix Park or on other routes busy with people travelling to or from the Papal mass on Sunday, according to gardaí.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 23 Aug 18

Cyclists will face some restrictions around Dublin city centre and the Phoenix Park during the Pope's visit

On your bike: Cycling routes during the Pope's visit

People who want to use a bicycle to get around Dublin during Pope Francis's visit will be allowed to cycle in and through the area around Dublin city centre and the Phoenix Park which is to be cordoned off with no access for private cars.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 23 Aug 18

Gardaí expect up to 100,000 people in the city centre to view the motorcade

Route 'popemobile' will take through Dublin announced

Pope Francis will be driven through Dublin city centre in his 'popemobile' on Saturday afternoon, giving the public the first opportunity to see the pontiff.

Popemobile • 23 Aug 18

Pilgrims should be aware of the many prohibited items

Large umbrellas and deckchairs banned from papal mass

The organisers of Sunday's papal mass in the Phoenix Park have released a list of prohibited items.

Guides and Information • 26 Aug 18

There will be comprehensive coverage across RTÉ platforms

How to follow the pope's visit to Ireland

There will be comprehensive live coverage, analysis and discussion of the pope's visit across RTÉ; online and on television and radio.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 23 Aug 18

People are being urged to use public transport

At a glance: How to get to the Phoenix Park mass

There will be major traffic restrictions in Dublin as people gather for a mass by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park. Here is a breakdown of transport options available on.

The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18

There will be rolling traffic restrictions in Dublin city centre for the pope's visit

How to get from A to B while Pope Francis is in town

Whether you are planning to see Pope Francis when he visits Ireland or whether you are intending to avoid the whole affair, there will be major traffic restrictions in Dublin and Mayo that are likely to affect a significant amount of people.

The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18

Guides and Information

At a glance: Pope Francis' itinerary in Ireland

No taxis allowed into Phoenix Park on day of Papal mass

On your bike: Cycling routes during the Pope's visit

Route 'popemobile' will take through Dublin announced

Large umbrellas and deckchairs banned from papal mass

How to follow the pope's visit to Ireland

At a glance: How to get to the Phoenix Park mass

How to get from A to B while Pope Francis is in town

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