57 h. ago Connacht Rugby Starting Team as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium

Connacht Name Strong XV as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium – URC Round 2 Preview Saturday, 4 October – Kick-off 1.45pm, live on Premier Sports 2 & URC.tv Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has made nine changes to his side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 clash against Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium. Irish […] The post Connacht Rugby Starting Team as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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4 d. ago Gardaí recover improvised bomb, drugs, and cash targeting organised crime gang in Limerick

An improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered and safely dealt with by the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

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5 d. ago Chinese bishops visit Ireland to discuss possible partnership with Maynooth

Chinese bishops visit Ireland to discuss possible partnership with Maynooth  The Tablet

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5 d. ago Presidential TV debate: Candidates discuss housing, immigration and united Ireland

Presidential TV debate: Candidates discuss housing, immigration and united Ireland  The Irish Times

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5 d. ago Presidential debate: Housing, immigration and united Ireland discussed by three candidates in first TV debate

Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin hold first debate

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8 d. ago Only FOUR retain starting positions – Lancaster Shakes Up Connacht XV for URC Opener!

Connacht v Benetton Preview: Lancaster Era Begins with Bold Selection as URC 2025/26 Kicks Off Dexcom Stadium, Galway – Saturday 19:45 (IRE & UK) | 20:45 (ITA & SA) Referee: Chris Allison (SARU, 4th league game) Live on: TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, FloRugby & URC.tv Connacht Rugby kick off the Stuart Lancaster era on Saturday […] The post Only FOUR retain starting positions – Lancaster Shakes Up Connacht XV for URC Opener! appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome Bettis discusses the last time he visited Ireland

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome Bettis discusses the last time he visited Ireland  Yahoo

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1 week ago Connacht Rugby Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad

Connacht Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad Connacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster – and if they do, it will be proof of just how transformative a top-class coach can be, given that their squad […] The post Connacht Rugby Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution: URC Stats Reveal Big Fixes for 2025/26

Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution? Brutal Stats Show Why Change Happened – and Where They Can Strike in 2025/26 Connacht endured a rollercoaster 2024/25 United Rugby Championship campaign, finishing 13th overall with 6 wins, 12 losses, nine try bonus points, and six losing bonus points. The numbers tell the story of a team that had the […] The post Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution: URC Stats Reveal Big Fixes for 2025/26 appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Church of Ireland and Catholic Bishops meet to discuss tragedy of Gaza

Church of Ireland and Catholic Bishops meet to discuss tragedy of Gaza  theway.ie

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1 week ago International ambitions remain but Stuart Lancaster focused on new start with Connacht

Lancaster took over as head coach of Connacht earlier this year after he was sacked by Racing 92 in France.

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1 week ago ‘We’ll see’ – Stuart Lancaster says he hasn’t discussed Ireland job with IRFU as he targets big improvement at Connacht

‘We’ll see’ – Stuart Lancaster says he hasn’t discussed Ireland job with IRFU as he targets big improvement at Connacht  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight

Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight If Connacht supporters are searching for reasons to believe after last season’s annus horribilis – six wins, 13th place, and a Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at home to 14-man Racing 92 – they don’t have to look far. Lancaster Takes Charge Stuart Lancaster’s arrival offers […] The post Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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2 w. ago Doctors argue Connemara Greenway crucial for public health and climate targets

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A group of doctors are calling for the urgent completion of the Connemara Greenway. The Irish Doctors for the Environment and UHG Green ED argue greenways have a huge part to play in improved public health and reaching climate targets Representing over 100 members, they have penned […] The post Doctors argue Connemara Greenway crucial for public health and climate targets appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Troubles legacy agreement, EU relations and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach’s meeting with Starmer

Martin is to travel to Chequers for the meeting today where Ireland and the UK’s bilateral relationship will also be discussed.

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3 w. ago CPA members discussing possible return amid move to push All

CPA members discussing possible return amid move to push All-Ireland finals into August  The Irish News

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