20 h. ago How Connacht went from runt of the IRFU litter to powerhouse province in 30 years

Facing disbandment of its professional team, Connacht found support from the likes of future taoiseach Enda Kenny

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44 h. ago Debut single from Galwegian and Brazilian who met busking on streets of Galway

By Leona Gilmore Hundreds of buskers have filled the heart of Galway in pursuit of their musical dreams, but little did two singer/songwriters from different continents know that they would discover a musical bond – right in the middle of Shop Street. Aisling Fuller is from Renmore and Valter Romulo from Rio de Janeiro who […] The post Debut single from Galwegian and Brazilian who met busking on streets of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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57 h. ago Six Nations: Joshua Brennan added to France squad for championship opener against Ireland

Six Nations: Joshua Brennan added to France squad for championship opener against Ireland  BBC

Sport

3 d. ago Ireland face prop crisis as Jack Boyle is injured in Leinster win

Ireland face prop crisis as Jack Boyle is injured in Leinster win  The Times

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3 d. ago Connacht v Leinster: Five takeaways as 'prop crisis' deepens for Ireland but 'nuisance' Springbok 'lights the fuse'

Connacht v Leinster: Five takeaways as 'prop crisis' deepens for Ireland but 'nuisance' Springbok 'lights the fuse'  planetrugby.com

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3 d. ago Leinster tear up the script as they rain on Connacht’s opening night parade in Galway

A record crowd of almost 12,500 turn up for official opening of new Clan Stand at Dexcom Stadium

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3 d. ago Ireland star's injury mars Leinster's party spoiling win over Connacht

Ireland star's injury mars Leinster's party spoiling win over Connacht  Rugbypass.com

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3 d. ago Saturday sport: Connacht welcome Leinster to Dexcom stadium, Intercounty season returns

Caelan Doris captains Leinster in his 100th appearance for the visitors to Dexcom Stadium, which sees the opening of its new Clan Stand.

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3 d. ago Minister Heydon must remove Larry Murrin to restore farmers’ confidence in Bord Bia

Minister Heydon must remove Larry Murrin to restore farmers’ confidence in Bord Bia - Martin Kenny TD  sinnfein.ie

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4 d. ago Hearing date set for Kenny Jacobs’s High Court action against DAA

Chief executive of the State airport operator is seeking to have his suspension lifted

Events

4 d. ago James Lowe returns as Leinster and Connacht name teams for URC clash

Fit-again Caolin Blade and Josh Ioane start at scrumhalf and outhalf for Connacht

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4 d. ago ‘I don’t think I was mentally ready’ – Hurler James Madden on the long road from his 2016 Dublin debut

‘I don’t think I was mentally ready’ – Hurler James Madden on the long road from his 2016 Dublin debut  The Irish Independent

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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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5 d. ago Hugo Keenan targets Leinster return as Ireland Six Nations Championship comeback hopes grow

Hugo Keenan targets Leinster return as Ireland Six Nations Championship comeback hopes grow  The Irish Sun

Events

7 d. ago Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after deadly crash in Nigeria

The court adjourned the trial until February 25 following a request by prosecutors.

Events

7 d. ago Kildare residents asked to give feedback to Dublin Coach on Green Bus route

Kildare residents asked to give feedback to Dublin Coach on Green Bus route  Leinster Leader

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7 d. ago ‘I’ll handcuff myself to Leinster House if he doesn’t lose his job,’ says ex

Margaret Loftus says ex-husband Bolger was able to exert power over her to point of sentencing, including censoring her victim-impact statement

Society

7 d. ago Gerry Thornley: Challenge Cup might suit Munster given they are a team in transition

The gap between Leinster and the other three provinces has never been so vast

Politics

8 d. ago Hearing held over whether man charged with Dublin attack fit to stand trial

Hearing held over whether man charged with Dublin attack fit to stand trial  Leinster Leader

Events

8 d. ago Ireland squad announcement boost as Leinster issue 'training exposure' update on long

Ireland squad announcement boost as Leinster issue 'training exposure' update on long-term injured duo  Planet Rugby

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