Connacht

American

[kon-uhkht, -uht] / ˈkɒn əxt, -ət /

noun

Irish name of Connaught.

Connacht British

/ ˈkɒnət /

noun

a province and ancient kingdom of NW Republic of Ireland: consists of the counties of Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo. Pop: 464 296 (2002). Area: 17 122 sq km (6611 sq miles)

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"We feel he's matured a lot. The captaincy is certainly helping him, in Connacht as well," said Farrell.

From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026

His Connacht and Ireland teammate Mack Hansen received a three-game suspension last year for remarks about the match officials after a loss to Leinster.

From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026

Bundee Aki has not travelled with the Ireland squad for their Six Nations training camp in Portugal, with the Connacht centre the subject of a misconduct complaint after his side's defeat by Leinster on Saturday.

From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026

Having avoided a lengthier ban for criticising match officials in a United Rugby Championship game, Connacht wing Mack Hansen is included.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025

There is, however, much magnificent scenery on the northern coast of Connacht, and also a great many things of antiquarian interest.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by T. O. Russell

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