First in a series of photo galleries covering the team's trip to Europe.

May 17, 2005

The Irish pose on Saturday after finishing the first practice of their European tour, which took place in the gym belonging to the Hala Volejbal Club, which went undefeated in the most-recent season of the Czech professional league. Four members of that club are on the Czech National Team, which played a pair of matches against Notre Dame. While sightseeing in Prague's Old Town Square, the team pauses for a photo in front of the clock tower. The Irish made their way up to Prague Castle, which is the largest castle in the world. On the way, they were treated to a spectacular view of the surroundings.

Rising seniors Carolyn Cooper (left) and Lauren Kelbley (right) posed for a shot with one of the guards in front of Prague Castle, though no amount of photography - or other distractions - could make him crack a smile. Completely filling up a rather small doorway on the Golden Lane in Prague Castle are (from left) assistant coach Robin Davis and seniors-to-be Carolyn Cooper and Lauren Kelbley. While touring Prague Castle, the five members of Notre Dame's class of 2006 - (from left) Lauren Kelbley, Carolyn Cooper, Lauren Brewster, Kelly Burrell, and Meg Henican - pose on the Golden Lane.

On the steps leading up to Prague Castle the unique Prague architecture is once again on display.