Tour of St Patrick's Rock, CashelQueen Elizabeth and Prince Philip will begin the final day of their State visit with a tour of the famous Rock of Cashel in Co Tipperary. The medieval site has a strong royalist pedigree itself, having served as the traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several centuries before the Norman invasion. The royal couple will travel by helicopter from Farmleigh. Ministers Brendan Howlin and Brian Hayes will be in attendance.
Coolmore Stud
The royal couple will make a brief private visit to Coolmore Stud in Co Tipperary, reputedly the world’s largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses. The stud, owned by the Magnier family, is home to several champion horses and leading sires. As a passionate racing enthusiast and a thoroughbred owner, the Queen is understood to have requested the visit herself.
The English Market, Cork
Later in the day the royals will travel to the rebel county for a tour of the famous English Market, one of the oldest covered markets of its kind in Europe, dating back to 1788.
The Queen and Prince Philip will be given a tour of the market by mayor of Cork Cllr Michael O’Connell. The Queen will unveil a plaque to mark her visit.
T
yndall National Institute, Cork
The final leg of the royal itinerary will see the royal pair pay a visit to the world-renowned Tyndall Institute at University College Cork. They will see demonstrations of current research projects, including a painless needle and a revolutionary semi-conductor.
Departure from Cork Airport
The Queen and Prince Philip will depart from Cork Airport in the afternoon.The royal delegation will be formally greeted at the airport and escorted to their aircraft by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Army Chief of Staff Seán McCann in the presence of a military guard of honour.