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Gallery: Day four in Ireland
Written by Serena Taylor
While most people were enjoying a relaxed Saturday, Newcastle United's players were hard at work on the training pitch in Ireland as preparations for the new season continue.
The Magpies kick off their pre-season schedule at St. Patrick's Athletic on Tuesday evening and will face another four opponents before hosting Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on 11th August.
If you missed our live broadcast of Saturday's morning training session on Facebook, we've got you covered with this exclusive gallery...
The players have mingled happily with local supporters throughout their stay in County Kildare.
Christian Atsu makes his way to training.
The players came prepared for the warm temperatures on Saturday.
Jonjo Shelvey, Matt Ritchie and Jamaal Lascelles stop for a picture with a local family - although household allegiances seem to be split!
Ayoze Pérez gestures for the camera.
Joselu signs a football for a young supporter.
The players began with a passing drill, which was broadcast live on the club's Facebook page.
Kenedy moves the ball as Sean Longstaff and Rafa Benítez watch on.
Paco de Miguel Moreno demonstrates a drill to the players.
Rafa maintained a presence on the touchline and stepped in to keep his players on track.
Matt Ritchie tries to retrieve possession as DeAndre Yedlin looks for a teammate.
The players get some respite as the coaching staff go through another drill.
Battle of the Blondes... Kenedy tries to get past DeAndre Yedlin.
Martin Dúbravka was almost at full stretch to keep out this low strike.
Freddie Woodman follows suit with a solid low stop.
Brighton revisited? Mo Diamé with a deft flick during training.
Víctor Fernández is pictured passing the ball as DeAndre Yedlin, Matt Ritchie and Adam Armstrong look on.
Rolando Aarons and Ciaran Clark during the team's Saturday morning training session.
Captain Jamaal Lascelles in possession.
Rafa Benítez has a chat with goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
Spirits were high in the camp despite the heavy workload.
Dwight Gayle looks to flick the ball beyond the onrushing Karl Darlow.
Rafa Benítez orchestrates the session with his team of coaching staff.
Jamie Sterry looks poised as the ball finds its way to Rolando Aarons.
Winger Matt Ritchie receives the ball.
Aarons controls the ball with Jamie Sterry closing in.
Dwight Gayle is pursued by Javier Manquillo.
Cal Roberts tries to evade DeAndre Yedlin.
Christian Atsu bursts down the right during a training game.
Ayoze Pérez looks a happy man after his team finds the net.
Jamaal Lascelles looks to retain possession with the help of teammates Sean Longstaff and Florian Lejeune.
The players again stopped for supporters after their morning session.
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