The days are ticking down for the British and Irish Lions upcoming tour of New Zealand this summer and many of those released from club duty have been busy getting themselves in peak condition for the series.

Warren Gatland's men took to the pitch in Kildare earlier on this morning as the Lions trained in Carton House.

Weight training, cryotherapy and even a spot of hurling were on the agenda.

Anthony Watson during weight training

Sean O'Brien catches his breath

Alun Wyn Jones finishes up his cryotherapy

George Kruis (left) and Jack McGrath before heading in for their session

Jonathan Sexton (left) and Conor Murray

Sam Warburton is put through his paces

Sean O'Brien tries his hand at hurling...

...while Alun Wyn Jones keeps a football close

Images courtesy of ©INPHO/Billy Stickland and ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan