Early on Sunday morning - as the majority of the nation still slumbers following the first leg of the World Cup playoff against Denmark - the Ireland International Rules team takes on Australia in the first test of this year's series.
Sunday's game - throw-in 5:10am - will be played in Adelaide. Ahead of the match, the 23-man Irish panel and took some time out of their preparations to take in a game of volleyball at Glenelg Beach.
Kerry's Peter Crowley tries to return the ball
Clare's Gary Brennan and Galway's Shane Walsh
Cork's Sean Powter looks to return the ball
Niall Grimley and Michael Murphy go high for the ball
Mayo's Chris Barrett returns the ball
Tyrone's Niall Sludden celebrates being on the winning side
Ireland captain, Mayo's Aidan O'Shea
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Tipperary's Conor Sweeney
Cavan's Killian Clarke
The squad enjoy a dip
Photos by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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