Irish players met the media prior to the start of Monday's practice in preparation for Notre Dame's trip to Ireland, Aug. 12-25.

Notre Dame Men's Basketball Team Begins Preparations For Ireland Tour

Aug. 5, 2008

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NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The Notre Dame men’s basketball team got an early start on the 2008-09 campaign with its first practice on Mon., Aug. 4. Yes, it’s just August, but the Irish are taking advantage of the 10 practices allowed by the NCAA prior to its 13-day trip to Ireland, Aug. 12-25. Notre Dame will be staying in Limerick, Belfast and Dublin during their stay and will play six games in a nine-day span.

None other than senior guard Kyle McAlarney, who will provide a daily diary, will keep Notre Dame fans updated on the team’s travels, adventures and games throughout the trip. UND.com also plans to furnish several photo galleries throughout the nearly two-week stay.

The Irish are scheduled to take on national teams from Ireland, Poland and Iceland and an All-Star Team from Ireland in the six-game schedule.

2008 NOTRE DAME MEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON TOUR SCHEDULE

EXHIBITIONS

Date Time Location Opponent
Fri. Aug. 15 7:15 p.m. Limerick, Ireland
(University of Limerick)

NOTRE DAME vs. Ireland (Southern Slam – exhibition)

Sun., Aug. 17 3:30 p.m. Belfast, Northern Ireland
(Antrim Forum)

NOTRE DAME vs. Ireland All-Stars (Northern Slam – exhibition)

INTERNATIONAL SERIES

Date

Time Location Opponent
Thurs., Aug. 21 6:00 p.m. Dublin, Ireland (National Basketball Arena) Poland vs. Iceland
8:00 p.m. Dublin, Ireland (National Basketball Arena) NOTRE DAME vs. Ireland
Fri., Aug. 22 6:00 p.m. Dublin, Ireland (National Basketball Arena) Ireland vs. Iceland
8:00 p.m. Dublin, Ireland (National Basketball Arena) NOTRE DAME vs. Poland
Sat., Aug. 23 2:00 p.m. Dublin, Ireland (National Basketball Arena) NOTRE DAME vs. Iceland
4:00 p.m. Dublin, Ireland (National Basketball Arena) Ireland vs. Poland

NOTE: All times listed are local to site (Eastern Daylight time +5 hours)