Gavin Thompson will be swinging his Axe from just before midnight Irish time.
A Laois man will be looking to chop down the competition at this year's World Lumberjack Championships.
Portlaoise man Gavin Thompson will be the first Irish competitor to take part in the World's which get underway in Winsconsin later today.
Thompson, a Prison Officer,, has been competing in the sport for eight years.
He'll be hoping his top 5 finish in British Pro Championships last year will be a sign of success to come in the States this week.
Today's quarter-final will involve a range of timber related tests including, chainsaw challenges, log rolling, and speed climbing.
If successful the Portlaoise lumberjack will compete in tomorrow's semi-finals, with the final set for Saturday.
The opening ceremony and quarterfinals of the competition are set to start at 11.30pm Irish time.
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