The Taoiseach was due to attend Bloom this morning, but kept us guessing, only turning up at ten to one.

He proceeded to shake a lot of hands and kiss lots of babies - but wasn't saying anything to the media.

He was very well received with people lining up to meet him, particularly women of a certain age.

Our reporter Juliette Gash spoke to some people who took the chance to wish the departing Taoiseach farewell;

And he got a farewell card;

He even bumped into a hopeful Simon Coveney;

Big day at @bloominthepark @simoncoveney chatting with @JulietteGash @todayfm pic.twitter.com/oIfMxT065x

— Michael Carey (@careyonfood) June 2, 2017