Papal visit sights and sounds: Pope Francis has left Ireland

Pope Francis has boarded his flight home to Rome after a world wind two-day visit to our shores.

Update: 6.30pm Pope Francis has boarded his flight home to Rome after a world wind two-day visit to Ireland.

Pope Francis leaving on an Aer Lingus aircraft from Dublin Airport back to the Vatican putting an end to his visit to Ireland. Photo: Joe Giddens/PA