HERE is the schedule for Pope Francis's two-day visit to Ireland.
Saturday
8.15am - Depart by plane from Rome/Fiumicino for Dublin
10.30am - Arrive at Dublin International Airport and official welcome
11.30am - Visit President Michael D Higgins in Áras an Uachtaráin
12.10pm - Meeting with authorities, civil society and diplomatic corps in Dublin Castle. Speech by Pope Francis
3.30pm - Visit to St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, followed by journey through Dublin city centre on Popemobile to greet crowds
4.30pm - Private visit to day centre for homeless families of Capuchin Fathers
7.45pm - Feast of Families in Croke Park stadium. Speech followed by special concert in Pope's honour.
:: Sunday
8.40am - Departure by plane for Knock
9.45am - Visit to Chapel of Knock Shrine where Francis will say The Angelus in the square
10.45am - Return to Knock airport and depart for Dublin
11.50am - Arrive at Dublin International Airport. Lunch with the Papal Delegation
2.30pm - Arrival at Phoenix Park for Mass at 3pm. Meeting with bishops in the Convent of the Dominican Sisters.
6.30pm - Arrival at Dublin International Airport for farewell ceremony
6.45pm - Departure by plane for Roma/Ciampino