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 force is strong in @IrishRugby #shouldertoshoulder #DarthVader pic.twitter.com/6MEOBcSjIQ

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 31, 2014

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.

Ghoulish day in the Aviva #shouldertoshoulder pic.twitter.com/rSlvrCsQaa

— Caitríona's Cottages (@JustTalkIRL) October 31, 2014

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.

At the @AVIVAStadium today, @IanKeatley got to meet some of the future of @SuttoniansRFC #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/IAtKqlW3h4

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 31, 2014

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

Picture: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

A huge thank you to the 5,000 supporters who came to the Ireland training in @AVIVAStadium today. #shouldertoshoulder pic.twitter.com/vZ2M4zjLsH

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 31, 2014