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Wednesday 29 November 2023 Dublin: 2°C

# the west is awake

Last year
2022
Jack Carty the star turn as Connacht win at Scarlets for first time since 2004
The Ireland out-half kicked 14 points.
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Feb 19th 2022, 10:03 PM
All time
Carty steers Connacht back to Champions Cup with nail-biting Cardiff win
Andy Friend’s side survived a tense finale to secure a place in the Pro14 play-offs.
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24
Apr 13th 2019, 5:28 PM
Connacht do the double over Ulster as Friend's men end the year on a high
The western province pressed for a fourth try but had to settle for four match points in Galway.
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Dec 28th 2018, 9:41 PM
'It's an exciting time. There's a great buzz around Galway and within the camp'
Back in Connacht green, Finlay Bealham is relishing the prospect of running out at the Sportsground again this afternoon.
8.3k
4
Dec 8th 2018, 7:30 AM
Connacht announce plans for €30 million redevelopment of the Sportsground
‘Facilities that match our ambition.’
32.9k
45
Oct 8th 2018, 9:56 AM
Goals help NUIG into Sigerson Cup final against DIT team that started with Dublin's Howard
A three-point win in Mullingar for NUIG.
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8
Feb 14th 2018, 9:03 PM
Adeolokun hat-trick helps Connacht secure home quarter-final in style
The hosts ran in eight tries as they steamrolled past hapless Oyonnax in Galway.
9.6k
11
Jan 20th 2018, 4:29 PM
Six-try Connacht blow Ulster away to end year with record win
Kieran Keane’s men were rampant in the first of the festive inter-pros in Galway this evening.
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60
Dec 23rd 2017, 9:26 PM
Challenges keep coming for Munster intermediate champions even as season enters December
They’ve got big games coming up against Dingle and Dr Crokes with silverware at stake.
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3
Nov 27th 2017, 6:18 PM
'I saw the big yellow fella come out and I was smiling': Keane thrilled with first derby win
The Connacht head coach enjoyed last night’s victory over Munster.
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Oct 28th 2017, 10:55 AM
'We wondered, would we die as a town?': How Westport was regenerated
Council architect Simon Wall now wants to make the area an adventure hotspot.
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10
Oct 8th 2017, 7:00 AM
Double boost for Connacht as Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane sign new contracts
The pair have played an integral part in the province’s recent success.
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26
Oct 25th 2016, 11:24 AM
Connacht run riot in Galway to secure place in Challenge Cup quarters
The western province’s European campaign will extend into the spring as they got the job done in Galway.
11.7k
18
Jan 23rd 2016, 5:11 PM
Injury-ravaged Connacht edge past Newcastle to stay top of pool
The Western province continue on their merry way.
14.1k
36
Dec 11th 2015, 10:09 PM
Dublin v Mayo, All Ireland semi-final
We went minute-by-minute Mayo as set out to upset the odds.
38.7k
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Sep 2nd 2012, 3:31 PM