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Connacht

American  
[kon-uhkht, -uht] / ˈkɒn əxt, -ət /

noun

  1. Irish name of Connaught.


Connacht British  
/ ˈkɒnət /

noun

  1. 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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Prop Jack Boyle was injured playing for Leinster against Connacht, while Munster flanker Tom Ahern has also pulled out.

From BBC Jan. 28, 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

The Danaans and the Firbolgs They were wafted into the land in a magic cloud, making their first appearance in Western Connacht.

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

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