After a late-night arrival in Ostersund yesterday, the Irish men’s and women’s teams and the mixed doubles duo had time today to get their bearings here in the geographic centre of Sweden.

The ladies at the Ostersund arena

At the reception this evening

All three teams completed their practice sessions and attended the opening drinks reception in the Clarion Hotel.

We have got our ‘access all areas’ accreditation so the next challenge is getting the right bus to the arena for the right practice slot with the right coloured stones!

The supporters club arrived tonight in the shape of Jen’s mum and dad and Eoin’s dad.

The competition to be world champions begins tomorrow morning and we’re all thrilled to be here curling for Ireland.