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Where do Connacht Rugby play their home games?
the Galway Sportsgrounds
The team represents the IRFU Connacht Branch, which is one of four primary branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union throughout the geographical Irish province of Connacht. Connacht plays its home games at the Galway Sportsgrounds, which holds 8,100 spectators.
What is the Connacht Rugby squad?
The Connacht Rugby squad for 2021/2022
| Name | Position | Weight st/lb |
|---|---|---|
| Denis BUCKLEY | Prop | 17 st 4.51 lb; 242.51 lb |
| Dominic ROBERTSON-MCCOY | Prop | 19 st 2.96 lb; 268.96 lb |
| Finlay BEALHAM | Prop | 19 st 5.17 lb; 271.17 lb |
| Greg MCGRATH | Prop | 18 st; 255.74 lb |
Who owns the Sportsground in Galway?
The Galway Agricultural & Sports Society Ltd.
Galway Sportsgrounds
| Location | Galway |
| Coordinates | 53.2790°N 9.0397°W |
| Public transit | Galway railway station |
| Owner | The Galway Agricultural & Sports Society Ltd. |
| Tenants |
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When was Connacht Rugby founded?
1885
Connacht Rugby/Years founded
The story of Connacht Rugby began on the 8th of December 1885 when six fledging clubs came together in Corless’ Burlington Dining Rooms, 27 Andrew Street and 6/7 Church Lane, Dublin after the first interprovincial match between Connacht and Leinster.
Where is Connacht home ground?
Galway Greyhound Stadium
Connacht Rugby/Arenas/Stadiums
Is Connacht in Northern Ireland?
Connacht, or in Irish Cúige Chonnacht, encompasses the West of Ireland. The counties of Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo make up this ancient province.
Where is Munster home ground?
Thomond Park
Musgrave Park
Munster Rugby/Arenas/Stadiums
What is the Connacht crest?
The province is divided into five traditional counties, the least of any province. These are: Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. Connacht is the smallest of the four Irish provinces both in terms of size and population….Largest settlements (2016)
| # | 1 |
|---|---|
| Settlement | Galway |
| County | County Galway |
| Population | 79,934 |
What counties are in Connacht?
Connaught is the poorest part of the Irish republic and comprises the modern counties of Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Galway, and Roscommon.
Is Connacht Catholic or Protestant?
Connacht in the eighteenth century was regarded as the most remote and the most catholic part of Ireland. The essential Connacht lay beyond the Shannon in the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, the greater part of which had been reserved for catholic landowners in the Cromwellian settlement.
What is the biggest stadium in Ireland?
Croke Park
Croke Park is one of Europe’s largest stadia, with a capacity of 82,300 and can accommodate all types of events – from field sports to concerts, meetings to tradeshows and bespoke banqueting.
What is the capacity of Semple Stadium?
45,690
Semple Stadium/Capacity
Semple Stadium, located in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland is the home of hurling and Gaelic football for Tipperary and the larger Munster area. It has, what is considered, the finest playing surface in the country and is the second largest stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 45,690.
What kind of rugby does Connacht Rugby play?
Connacht Rugby | Homepage Connacht Rugby is one of the four professional provincial rugby teams from Ireland. Connacht competes in the Guinness PRO14 and the Heineken Champions Cup. Home Tickets
Where does Connacht football team play their home games?
Connacht plays its home games at the Galway Sportsgrounds, which holds 8,100 spectators. Connacht play in a predominantly green jersey, shorts and socks. The second kit is predominantly blue, one of the traditional colours of the province.
Who are the professional rugby teams in Ireland?
Connacht Rugby ( Irish: Rugbaí Connachta) is one of the four professional provincial rugby teams from the island of Ireland. Connacht competes in the Pro14 and the European Rugby Champions Cup. The team represents the IRFU Connacht Branch, which is one of four primary branches of the IRFU,…
Who was the first Connacht player to captain Ireland?
Ballinasloe man Ray McLoughlin was the first Connacht player to captain Ireland, when he led the team in the 1965 Five Nations Championship. McLoughlin also became the first Connacht representative for the Lions when he took part in the 1966 tour to Australia and New Zealand, though he was playing his club rugby for Gosforth in England at the time.