Connacht

[ Irish. kon-uhkht, -uht ]

noun

1. Irish name of Connaught.

Connacht

/ 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)

Example Sentences

After missing the Six Nations and South Africa summer Tests, Connacht wing Mack Hansen returns to the squad as one of four wingers with James Lowe, Jacob Stockdale and Calvin Nash.

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Ciaran Frawley has also made the cut after having injured his ankle in Leinster's win over Connacht last weekend.

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Ospreys, if they win, would travel to Benetton or host Connacht.

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Tonight's winners progress to the semi-finals where they will face either Benetton or Connacht, who meet in Treviso on Sunday.

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Henderson's absence means there are no Ulster players in the Six Nations holders' squad, with Connacht represented by prop Finlay Bealham, who is named in the replacements.

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