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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Example Sentences

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For Connacht captain Cian, it is just reward for some strong performances off the bench for Ireland in November.

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

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

From BBC

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

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

From BBC

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