Leinster

American

[len-ster] / ˈlɛn stər /

noun

a province in the E Republic of Ireland. 7,576 sq. mi. (19,620 sq. km).

Leinster British

/ ˈlɛnstə /

noun

a province of E and SE Republic of Ireland: it consists of the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow. Pop: 2 105 579 (2002). Area: 19 632 sq km (7580 sq miles)

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Leinster responded well as van der Flier made amends for his failure to ground the ball 15 minutes earlier as he scored following a tap and go from Sheehan.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Osborne has only recently returned from a shoulder injury, but Farrell said that he had no doubt the Leinster back would be ready to face the French.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 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

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

Meath, as the seat of the over-kings, represented Ireland, and was also the place from which the hateful Leinster Tribute originated.

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

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