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Ireland's open training session marred by unnecessary use of a selfie stick

Irish rugby fans got plenty of snaps with their heroes at Ravenhill today.

DURING THE TWO bye weeks during the Six Nations, the Irish team have treated Connacht and Ulster fans by staging opening training sessions at The Sportsgrounds and Ravenhill.

It is a great opportunity for fans young and old to mingle with the players and take photos. Today’s session once again highlighted the Irish players’ willingness to mix with the fans and it is great to see.

Here are the best pictures from today’s training session.

A fan uses a selfie stick to take a snap of Sean O’Brien (but he’s standing right beside you!)

Sean O'Brien Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Paul O’Connell puts his amateur photography skills to use

Eleanor Stevenson takes a picture with Paul O'Connell Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO / Russell Pritchard/INPHO

Jack McGrath and Peter O’Mahony take a breather

inpho_00904473 Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Jamie Heaslip continued his fitness battle ahead of the trip to Cardiff

Jamie Heaslip Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Ireland fan Johnny O’Kane won a signed jersey

Ireland fan Johnny O'Kane winner of a signed Ireland jersey Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

It is like holding a peanut for Paulie

Paul O'Connell Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO / Russell Pritchard/INPHO

The demand for Robbie Henshaw’s signature was high as always

Robbie Henshaw Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

He was caught off-guard but Devin Toner still managed to shoot the camera a pensive look

Devin Toner signs autographs for fans Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO Presseye / Russell Pritchard/INPHO / Russell Pritchard/INPHO

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    Jan 13th 2018, 10:13 AM

    Very impressed with the skill level in the games. Such determination.

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    Jan 13th 2018, 10:34 AM

    Great story, fair play to Bohs too

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    Jan 13th 2018, 1:58 PM

    Fair play to you Amanda. From Longford Town FC Supporters Club

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    Jan 13th 2018, 11:21 AM

    Forget all that gender equality and gender quota crap. Here is a person I’d struggle to be the equal of.

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    Jan 13th 2018, 1:05 PM

    I’m not “stuck” in my wheelchair and doubt she would have been either.

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    Jan 13th 2018, 1:40 PM

    A wheelchair is only a means of transport it’s not part of a persons body

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