5 d. ago Connacht v Leinster URC Preview: Clan Stand Opens for Leinster

Connacht v Leinster – URC Preview West Awake: Clan Stand Opens for Leinster Test This one feels bigger than a standard league fixture. The opening of the new Clan Stand brings a proper occasion to Galway, with over 12,000 expected through the gates. And this time, it will feel like home. Despite Leinster’s travelling support, […] The post Connacht v Leinster URC Preview: Clan Stand Opens for Leinster appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Conor Murray: I don’t understand this new bit of rugby jargon – and I’m not the only one

Champions Cup match officials have still not explained what ‘taking the space’ means after Munster’s loss to Toulon. It’s not good enough

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1 week ago Conor Murray: ‘Taking the space’ is the latest rugby jargon I do not understand

Champions Cup match officials have still not explained what ‘taking the space’ means after Munster’s loss to Toulon. It’s not good enough

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1 week ago A time to ‘shout stop’ at the price fleecing of Irish drivers

Country Living with Francis Farragher ONE of the founding fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, is credited with the famous saying back around 1789, that ‘in this world, nothing can be said to be certain – except death and taxes’. Neither of them it seems can be avoided but the other day as I […] The post A time to ‘shout stop’ at the price fleecing of Irish drivers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Ulster or Scarlets Likely for Connacht in Challenge Cup Last 16

Ulster or Scarlets Likely for Connacht in Challenge Cup Last 16 With the pool stages nearing their conclusion, the Challenge Cup draw is beginning to take shape – and for Connacht, two outcomes look far more likely than the rest. The standout possibility is an all-Irish last-16 clash with Ulster. Given current seedings and results […] The post Ulster or Scarlets Likely for Connacht in Challenge Cup Last 16 appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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2 w. ago Conor Murray: Bringing Sexton into a column about O’Gara is an easy trap to fall into

Sam Prendergast is a special talent around whom there is too much negative commentary

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3 w. ago Iconic Galway bookstore reflects on busy year – and growing trend towards Irish writers

DEMAND for books written by Irish authors remains strong with customers actively seeking out Irish-published books, Irish-language titles, and local interest topics. That’s according to Vinny Browne of Charlie Byrnes bookshop who notes a consistent trend towards Irish authors and publishers. Overall, sales at the independent bookstore have been steady throughout the year, he says, […] The post Iconic Galway bookstore reflects on busy year – and growing trend towards Irish writers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Conor Murray: Ciarán Frawley’s move to Connacht shows Irish system is working

The provinces should be producing four international calibre players in every position

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3 w. ago Golf legends among Galway quartet of new entries in Dictionary of Irish Biography

A disparate quartet of famous Galwegians – two golfers, a geneticist and leading academic – are among the new names to make the cut for the latest edition of the Dictionary of Irish Biography. Christy O’Connor Sr and Jr, geneticist Patrick ‘Mike’ Conneally, and academic and business leader Ivor Kenny are among the 29 new […] The post Golf legends among Galway quartet of new entries in Dictionary of Irish Biography appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Ciarán Frawley aiming to edge in on Ireland outhalf debate with move to Connacht, says Lancaster

Ciarán Frawley aiming to edge in on Ireland outhalf debate with move to Connacht, says Lancaster  The Irish Times

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4 w. ago Leinster Rugby issue injury update as key star emerges as major doubt for Connacht URC clash

Leinster Rugby issue injury update as key star emerges as major doubt for Connacht URC clash  The Irish Sun

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