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In Pictures: William and Kate join in the fun on final leg of Ireland tour

The day’s events were delayed as fog in the Dublin area caused problems with their helicopter departure.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were given a preview of some of the arts and entertainment to be featured during Galway’s year as the European Capital of Culture on Thursday, as their three-day tour of Ireland drew to a close.

The royal couple also visited a local Gaelic Athletic Association club to learn more about traditional sports which are popular across Ireland, including hurling and Gaelic football.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with musicians in a pub
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met local Galwegians during a visit to Tig Coili, a family-owned, traditional Irish pub in Galway (Julien Behal Photography/PA)
Children await the arrival of the royal couple
Children gather outside Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club in Galway, as they await the arrival of the royal couple (Niall Carson/PA)
The Duchess of Cambridge with young playersvisit Ireland – Day 3
Kate talked to young players… (Niall Carson/PA)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pose for a group photograph
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posed for a group photograph (Aaron Chown/PA)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Ireland – Day 3
William and Kate tried juggling during an event at the Tribeton restaurant in Galway (Peter Morrison/PA)
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