Cute little monsters have a ball at Irish Rugby open training day

The Aviva stadium was the scene of a lively Halloween party today with thousands of witches, ghosts and assorted monsters packing the stands to watch their rugby heroes train.

Cute little monsters have a ball at Irish Rugby open training day

Ireland's Simon Zebo with supporters after training

Picture: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

The Aviva stadium was the scene of a lively Halloween party today with thousands of witches, ghosts and assorted monsters packing the stands to watch their rugby heroes train.

The brave men on the Irish team weren’t spooked by their unusual audience and took part in an energetic training session in preparations for next month’s international fixtures.

Ireland's Tommy Bowe with supporters after training

Picture: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

Afterwards the players took time to sign autographs and pose for pictures with their supporters.

Ireland supporters Harry and Rachel Bourne from Finglas Co. Dublin at the open training session

Picture: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

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