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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While Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been called up, Farrell has placed his faith in 24-year-old Connacht player Murray, who made his Test debut in Ireland's summer tour to Georgia and Portugal last year.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

"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

Ulster pair Cormac Izchukwu and Jude Postlethwaite, and Connacht prop Billy Bohan, have been added to the panel.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

This ball was laid up in the king's treasure-house at Emain Macha, where the Connacht champion, Ket son of Maga, found it one day when prowling in disguise through Ulster.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

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