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The Queen paid a fashion tribute to her Irish hosts today - by wearing a long green coat as she ended her state visit.
Her outfit mirrored the one she wore on arrival for the historic four-day trip which will be considered a high point in recent Anglo-Irish relations.
However, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams remained sceptical about the visit, suggesting the Queen should have fully apologised for Britain's role in Irish affairs.

Home time: Prince Philip, accompanying Queen Elizabeth on a state visit to Ireland, sits in an aircraft at Cork Airport

Beaming: The Queen meets schoolchildren at the Rock of Cashel on the last day of her visit to Ireland"

A spectator reaches out to greet the Queen as she visited the English Market on the final day of her first-ever state visit to Ireland"

Heritage: The Queen, second left, and Prince Philip, third left, arrive for their visit at St Patrick's Rock in Cashel"

Her departure followed another historic moment today when a Sinn Fein mayor became the first member of his party to shake the hand of the Queen.
Michael Browne met the Queen on the final day of the momentous state visit as she toured the majestic Rock of Cashel, imposing ancient ruins perched on a hill on the outskirts of the Co Tipperary town.

First day: Queen Elizabeth meets Irish President Mary McAleese in a similar green outfit"

Mr Browne, mayor of Cashel, was one of several local dignitaries invited to the event to welcome the Queen.
He claimed it was his civic duty as the town's first citizen to make the gesture.
'I just shook hands with her,' he said. 'I just said to her 'welcome to Cashel Your Majesty and I hope you enjoy your stay'. No more, no less.'
The meeting followed comments by Sinn Fein President Gerry adams who said the Queen has left Irish people disappointed for not apologising for Britain's involvement in Irish affairs.
The leader of the Irish republican party said people across the country felt she had not gone far enough in expressing sympathy for the way a century of bloodshed between Ireland and Britain had touched their lives.
Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme, he said: 'Many people I have spoken too, particularly from the north, have expressed a disappointment that she did not apologise in a more direct and clear way for British involvement in Irish affairs.
'I had never expected that.'
He said that relations between the two states would not be 'normalised to the fullest extent while Ireland remains partitioned'.
He said that he hoped some good would come from the visit and described the Queen's expression of sympathy as 'sincere'.
'If there is to be more benefit out of this, it will be if it moves beyond these important gestures and remarks,' said the Irish MP.

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams said the Queen's sympathy was 'genuine' but 'not enough', and that people in Ireland were disappointed she did not offer a fuller apology for British involvement in Irish affairs

Protesters demonstrate against the state visit as the Queen visits Cork today

Two girls make their feelings felt as the Queen toured Cork. Republican dissident groups have made it clear they are intent on disrupting proceedings"

'It's another step in the journey. It was the conditions created by the peace process which allowed this to happen.
'It's a page in a book - and we need to write the next page and the next page and keep moving the process on.'
Protesters today lined the streets of Cork today with flags in peaceful opposition to the Queen's visit.
Sinn Fein supporters came out flying Irish and other flags to make their feelings heard.
Yesterday Mr Adams said in a statement: 'Her acknowledgement that the relationship between Britain and Ireland has not been entirely benign is a gross understatement.'
He described her sympathy as 'genuine' but said her Government must build a new future with the Republic of Ireland based on 'genuine equality and mutual respect'.

X Factor contestant Mary Byrne meets the Queen last night after performing a song for her in Dublin. Today is the final day of her visit

The Queen looks on as a fashion show is put on during her state visit to Ireland"

His comments follow a speech by the Queen yesterday where she acknowledged the ‘sad and regrettable’ history between Britain and Ireland in what was arguably one of the most politically significant speeches of her 59-year reign.
The monarch is on a four-day tour of the Republic of Ireland - the first time a British monarch has visited since George V said farewell in 1911.
Last night she was at an evening's celebration of all things Irish hosted by the British Embassy with acts including X-Factor star Mary Byrne, Westlife, the Chieftains and Riverdance.
At the event, she received a five-minute standing ovation from 2,000 guests.
Mr Adams, who has been leader of the IRA's political arm for years, had said earlier the Queen's visit was 'premature'.

Pop band Westlife (pictured) were among the musical entertainment put on for the Queen last night"

While not apologising for Britain’s role in the ‘troubled past’, in her speech the Queen made clear that mistakes had been made on both sides and voiced her ‘deep sympathy’ for all those who had lost loved ones.
In doing so she made a clear and extremely moving reference to the murder of her own cousin – and beloved uncle of her husband – Lord Louis Mountbatten, who was killed by an IRA bomb on his boat in 1979.
Speaking at a state banquet to celebrate her visit to the Irish Republic the Queen said: ‘Of course the relationship has not always been straightforward; nor has the record over the centuries been entirely benign.
‘It is a sad and regrettable reality that through our history our islands have experienced more than their fair share of heartache, turbulence and loss.

Passion: The Queen looks enthralled as she watches a jockey training at the National Stud Farm in Kildare, Ireland"

Put to the test: Trainee jockey Sophie Ralston was put through her paces on the mechanical horse simulator as Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh looked on"

'These events have touched many of us personally and are a painful legacy. We can never forget those who have died or been injured and their families.
'To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy.
‘With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.
‘But it is also true that no one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that are now in place between the governments and the people of our two nations, the spirit of partnership that we now enjoy, and the lasting rapport between us. No one here this evening could doubt that heartfelt desire of our two nations.’

All smiles: The monarch appeared charmed by the visit, which allowed her to indulge in her passion for horses"

Earlier in the day the Queen further cemented the relationship between the two nations in a tour of one of the world's top stud farms.
She visited the national horse centre where her own thoroughbreds are sent for breeding.
One of the world's best racehorses Sea the Stars was bred at the Irish National Stud, near Dublin, in Tully, County Kildare, and went on to win a string of classic races in 2009 - including the Epsom Derby - before being retired to stud.
The Queen arrived at the picturesque centre looking relaxed and wearing a sky blue outfit with white details.
In the immaculate grounds she toured small marquees showcasing the aspects of the horse racing world from farriers and trainee jockeys to some of the prized stud horses.

Unflinching: While others instinctively took a step back from the horse as it reared up on its hind legs, the Queen was unfazed - most likely due to her familiarity with the animals"

Meeting royalty: Emma Osbourne presents the Queen with a bouquet"

Simon Coveney, Ireland's minister for agriculture and food, summed up his country's passion for the animals.
'Horse racing is part of what it means to be Irish and an important industry for us here,' said the politician.
He added: 'I think there are two phases to the visit. The first two days were very much about the emotive history of the two islands, reconciliation and moving forward and respecting the history. I think the Queen did that in an extraordinarily generous way.

'I think the second half of this visit is I hope more relaxing and she's very interested in racing and horse breeding.'
The Duke of Edinburgh's inquisitive nature proved tiring for a trainee jockey when he asked for a horse simulator to be speeded up during a demonstration.
The teenage rider was left hanging on to the reins of the mechanical animal after Philip's request as he toured with the Queen.

Day out: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh (far left) make their entrance at the stud farm, one of Ireland's top horse breeding centres"

Spot the monarch: The Queen's brightly-coloured blue outfit made her easy to spot among the official-looking dark suits"

The monarch's familiarity with horses was revealed at one point when a nervous thoroughbred reared up on its hind legs when paraded in front of its stables.
Some of the entourage standing near her instinctively moved back but she did not flinch and the stallion was soon brought under control.

The stand showcasing the trainee riders particularly captured the interest of the royal couple.
Sophie Ralston, 18, was in the saddle of the simulator, nicknamed Henry by the students, riding at a steady canter until the Duke asked: 'Can you vary the pace?'
The easy demonstration became a taxing ride as Brian Walsh, chief riding instructor at Ireland's Racing Academy and Centre of Education, replied: 'Yes, I can get Sophie to put up the speed and give it a gallop.'
The teenager, from Craughwell in County Galway, was left racing away as the royals watched.

Hat's nice! The Queen's headgear, which complemented her sky blue and white detailed outfit, won admiring glances"

On form: The sovereign, who was accompanied by Prince Phillip, has a love of racing and horses that she inherited from her mother"

After a few moments the Queen turned to the Epsom Derby-winning jockey Johnny Murtagh, who was part of her group, asking him if he used something similar when training.
The Irishman replied, joking: 'It wasn't as high tech as that - it was a bale of straw.'

Hosting her visit was fellow horse breeder Lady Chryss O'Reilly, chairman of the board of the Irish National Stud, and wife of industrial magnate Sir Tony O'Reilly.
Top stables from across the world are charged thousands for their mares to breed with the stallions at the Stud, with the most expensive horse - Invincible Spirit - costing more than £50,000.
Her Royal Highness also met the woman who identified the 'speed gene' in thoroughbred horses during her visit.
Dr Emmeline Hill made the scientific discovery by analysing DNA related to muscle development. Her test can predict the optimum racing distance for a horse and may be used by breeders, racehorse owners and trainers to inform their decisions on buying animals.

Parting shot: Before leaving, the Queen unveiled a sculpture by Anthony Scott, whose work is collected by celebrities such as Dame Judi Dench and Daniel Day-Lewis"

The Dublin City of Science ambassador met the monarch at the Irish National Stud in Co Kildare.
She said: 'She was very tuned in to what was going on. She said, "we have only had pedigrees to go on until now", which I thought was very sharp to be able to respond immediately like that, but she has a particular interest in horses.'

The weight of history: The Queen makes a speech watched by Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny, left, and President Mary McAleese, right during a State Dinner at Dublin Castle"

Dr Hill has set up a company to capitalise on her research and bring it to the horse racing industry. The scientist has customers in the UK, France and as far away as Australia.
Before leaving, the Queen unveiled a sculpture by Anthony Scott, whose work is collected by celebrities such as Dame Judi Dench and Daniel Day-Lewis.
He had created a work based around the original private owner of the stud, Colonel William Hall-Walker, who would select foals by their horoscope.
A visit to see the retired champion Irish thoroughbred colt Sea the Stars - famed for his string of victories in classic races - was the next stop for the Queen when she made a private visit to the Gilltown stud owned by the Aga Khan.
The sovereign has a love of racing and horses that she inherited from her mother and visits the races regularly both officially and as a private spectator.
One of the Queen's colts, Carlton House, is running in the Derby next month and is likely to start as favourite.
Meanwhile, the monarch offered her sympathies following the death of former Irish taoiseach Garret FitzGerald, joining the political leaders of Britain and Ireland in the tributes.
In a personal message praising Dr FitzGerald's dedication to peace in Ireland, she said: 'I was saddened to hear this morning's news of the death of the Garret FitzGerald, a true statesman. He made a lasting contribution to peace and will be greatly missed," she said.

Historic moment: The Queen, standing centre right, delivers her speech to dignitaries at Dublin Castle, during a state dinner on the second day of her State Visit to Ireland"

Reconciliation: The Queen received a round of applause as she opened her speech by addressing her host, President Mary McAleese, and the other guests in Irish"

And in a message to Irish President Mary McAleese she added: 'Please will you convey my sincere condolences to his family.'
Prime Minister David Cameron and Taoiseach Enda Kenny also expressed their sympathies.
Dr FitzGerald, politician, journalist and economist, who led two governments in the 1980s and fought tirelessly to cement close ties between the two countries, died after a short illness in a Dublin hospital.
Wednesday evening's banquet was held at 13th-century Dublin Castle, which served as the British seat of power until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.

Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and his wife Iris attend the state dinner with the Queen last night"

Strong relationship: The Queen hailed the links between the UK and Ireland, which had been helped by the peace process in Northern Ireland"

In the Queen's moving speech on the two nation's history took many of the 172 assembled dignitaries – which included David Cameron, also on his first official visit to the country – by surprise.
The Queen received a round of applause as she opened her speech by addressing her host, President Mary McAleese, and the other guests in Irish.
She appeared to be delighted by the reaction to her speech and as she toasted the Irish president could be heard to trill: ‘I like this clinking glass.’
She had dressed carefully for the occasion. Her stunning white pure silk crepe dress had a bodice adorned by an astonishing 2,091 hand-embroidered shamrocks and an Irish harp embellished with Swarovski crystals on the left shoulder.

'I like this clinking glass,' the Queen trilled as she toasted Irish president Mary McAleese after her speech

The Queen (standing, top right) addresses guests at the state dinner in Dublin Castle last night"

The Girls Of Great Britain And Ireland tiara given to her by Queen Mary and a diamond necklace completed the look.
The Queen acknowledged the ‘weight and complexity’ of history but added: ‘I applaud the work of all those involved in the peace process and of all those who support and nurture peace ... their work not only serves as a basis for reconciliation between our people and communities, but gives hope to other peacemakers across the world that through sustained effort, peace can and will prevail.’
In her own speech, Mrs McAleese also referred to the ‘long, complex and turbulent’ relationship but expressed her heartfelt hopes for the future.

Ancient seat of power: The Queen, president McAleese,  Dr Martin McAleese and Prince Philip walk the halls of Dublin Castle, the old seat of English power in Ireland; left the Queen and Mrs McAleese meet Iris Robinson

David Cameron bows his head for the Queen in Dublin Castle ahead of a state dinner. Next to the Queen, left, is Irish President Mary McAleese. To her right is Prince Philip and the President's husband Dr Martin McAleese"

The Queen listens to Irish President Mary McAleese during the state dinner at Dublin Castle last night"

Outside the castle, 300 protesters gathered to demonstrate against the Queen’s presence. Some set off fireworks in a vain attempt to disrupt proceedings.
Inside, the 172 guests started off with cured salmon and a lemon balm jelly, rib of local beef with smoked champ (a traditional Irish dish made from potatoes and scallions or spring onions), home-grown strawberries with fresh yoghurt mousse and an Irish cheese plate.
After dinner the Queen was treated to a short performance of traditional Irish music and dance including reels, hornpipes and slipjigs featuring several stars of the world-famous show Riverdance.
But the Queen hailed the strong relationship between the UK and Ireland, which had been helped by the peace process in Northern Ireland and the establishment of the power sharing government at Stormont.
'A knot of history that was painstakingly loosened by the British and Irish Governments together with the strength, vision and determination of the political parties in Northern Ireland,' she said.

'What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass; it is almost exactly 13 years since the overwhelming majority of people in Ireland and Northern Ireland voted in favour of the agreement signed on Good Friday 1998, paving the way for Northern Ireland to become the exciting and inspirational place that it is today.'