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.
Speaking on RTÉ's Today with Miriam, Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy said this will take place after the pope finishes his engagements at the Pro-Cathedral at around 4.15pm.
The route will go south on O'Connell Street, across O'Connell Bridge, up Westmoreland Street, and continue up Dame Street.
The route will then pass Christchurch Cathedral, go down Bridge Street and back across the Liffey onto Church Street to the Capuchin Centre, where Pope Francis will have a private meeting with homeless families.
Gardaí expect up to 100,000 people to line the streets in the city centre to view the motorcade.
Mr Leahy also said those who turn out to see the pope travelling through Dublin on Saturday will get "within two or three metres" of the pontiff.
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