While some of their League One rivals are sweltering in Spain and Portugal, the Blues will be spending the next week at the Portmarnock Hotel 10 miles from the centre of Dublin. Here some pictures, captured by reporters Neil Allen and Will Rooney from the first day of their trip.
Pompey training on pre-season trip to Dublin
Pompey pre-season training in Dublin
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Pompey training on pre-season trip to Dublin
Pompey players in pre-season action during trip to Ireland
Pompey pre-season training in Dublin
Pompey players in pre-season action during tour in Ireland
Pompey pre-season training in Dublin
Pompey players in pre-season action during tour in Ireland
