11 In the meantime, Venerable Brethren, as a pledge of heavenly favours, and in testimony of Our affection, We most lovingly in the Lord bestow on you, and on the clergy and people of Ireland, the Apostolic Benediction. Given at St. Peter's, Rome, the 24th day of June, in the year 1888, the eleventh year of Our Pontificate.
Source: Saepe Nos (Vatican.va)