Some crowd turning out…
It seems appropriate that the heavens would open this morning as the Pope makes his way to knock to visit the shrine.
People sat in their cars while rain clattered against their windows as traffic came to a standstill on all roads leading to Knock.
People were advised to travel early and many did with the shrine opened to the public at 5am. But there are reports of tailbacks of up to 9km this morning.
#MAYO Heavy traffic already ahead of Pope Francis's visit to Knock. More here: https://t.co/JFnarzHnaP
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) August 26, 2018
The traffic started earlier, just after five this morning, this was the scene greeting people.
https://twitter.com/jichildfirstof1/status/1033571852998897664
As it started to get brighter, things weren’t improving too much…
9km from Knock on the N17. #popeInIreland pic.twitter.com/ti4Ibm4URz
— Declan Ganley (@declanganley) August 26, 2018
Others warned people to get buses if possible…
https://twitter.com/bbcreil/status/1033591304834437120
But some people aren’t sure if they’ll make it to see the Pope this morning…
https://twitter.com/Kelmba/status/1033616201656745989
Pope Francis will land in Ireland West Airport around 9.20am this morning.
He will arrive in a cavalcade at Knock Shrine at 9.45am direct from Ireland West Airport, and his progress will be shown on screens in Knock in a live feed.
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