Pope Francis departed from Rome on an Alitalia Airbus 320. The Pope and his delegation were joined by around 71 accredited journalists on the flight.

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Speaking to journalists on board his flight to Dublin, the Pope said he was returning to Ireland after 38 years and described his visit at the time as a "happy memory".

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At 10.26am the Alitalia Airbus 320 landed, marking the beginning of the Pope's two-day visit in Ireland.

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Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin greets Pope Francis at Dublin Airport. 

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomes Pope Francis at Áras an Uachtaráin.

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Pope Francis signs the visitors' book before a private meeting with President Higgins.

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Following his private meeting with President Higgins, Pope Francis planted a tree in the garden of Áras an Uachtaráin.

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During his speech at Dublin Castle, Pope Francis expressed hope that remaining obstacles to reconciliation in Northern Ireland could be overcome.

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Speaking at the State reception, he said the failure by the Catholic Church to address the abuse of young people remains a source of pain and shame.

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Ireland of the 21st century is a very different place today than it was in the past. He said that Ireland is "increasingly diverse".

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When speaking about Ireland's history of "sorrow and shame", Leo Varadkar appealed to Pope Francis to use his "office and influence" to ensure abuse survivors receive "justice, truth and healing".

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Pope Francis meets with members of the public who have lined the streets to see him.

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Pope Francis travels from Seán McDermott Street to an event at the the Pro-Cathedral

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The Pope sat for a number of minutes in silent prayer at the Candle of Innocence, a perpetually lit candle for the victims of clerical sex abuse.

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Addressing a congregation compromising of hundreds of young couples, Pope Francis said that older people had great wisdom, even making a joke, saying: "Even the mothers-in-law, even they are wise."

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Thousands line the streets as Pope Francis makes his way from the Pro-Cathedral to the Capuchin Day Centre, where he will meet several friars and volunteers

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The Pope paid a private visit to the Capuchin Day Centre, which supports many of Dublin's homeless, and praised the work being done there. He met with friars, volunteers and homeless people at the Centre

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Pope Francis arrives at Croke Park to address the Festival of Families. The pontiff toured around the stadium in a golf buggy, giving those sitting around the stadium a chance to glimpse him.

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Young Irish dancers get to showcase their skills in front of the Pontiff, as well as a packed Croke Park. Pope Francis was also treated to a special performance of Riverdance.

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Pope Francis departs from Croke Park, following the Festival of Families which included Irish dancing, classical music, children's choirs, as well as testimonies given by families from across the globe.

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Just before 9am on the second day of his visit, Pope Francis departed Dublin Airport to Knock, Co Mayo.

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Pope Francis lands at Knock Airport where he will pray the Angelus and deliver an address at the Marian Shrine.

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Around 100 schoolchildren from Co Mayo were among those who welcomed Pope Francis when he landed at Knock Airport.

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Before boarding the plane for his flight back to Dublin, Pope Francis was asked to sign a Mayo football jersey. Will that end the 'curse'? 

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Pope Francis waves to well wishers as he was driven through the estate of Knock Shrine. 

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Following his tour on the popemobile, Pope Francis entered the chapel at the Knock Shrine for a period of silent prayer.

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Pope Francis told pilgrims at Knock Shrine that the betrayal caused by abuse is an "open wound" for the Catholic Church.

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Tens of thousands of people welcomed Pope Francis when he arrived at Phoenix Park for the Papal Mass.

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Pope Francis asks for forgiveness for the sins of the church, its clerics, and the hierarchy who did not take charge.

"We ask forgiveness for the abuses in Ireland, abuses of power and conscience; sexual abuses on the part of qualified members of the Church," he said.

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Pope Francis closes the final mass of the World Meeting of Families at the Phoenix Park, and departs the event on route to a private meeting with bishops, before heading to Dublin Airport 

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Pope Francis departs from Dublin Airport, bringing to an end his two-day visit to Ireland.

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