In Pics: Ireland Squad Training

Pictured above: Paul O’Connell and Brian O’Driscoll share a joke as they sit out today’s training session for the Ireland squad at St. Gerard’s School in Bray, County Wicklow.

Malcolm O’Kelly, Ireland’s record caps holder (77 caps), arrives for training.

The Irish management team of Eddie O’Sullivan, Niall O’Donovan and Ger Carmody discuss squad matters at training.

O’Connell and O’Driscoll sitting out the session.

The Irish squad warm up at St. Gerard’s.

The squad are put through their paces.

Geordan Murphy watches on as Peter Stringer runs through a drill at training.

Denis Hickie, one of eight players recalled to the Irish training squad, runs through some stretches before training.

Donncha O’Callaghan and Johnny O’Connor brace themselves for the squad’s weekly gurning competition.

**All photos by Donall Farmer of Inpho Photography**