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Wilkins’ men ready for another European challenge
European Rugby returns to Dexcom Stadium with the visit of familiar foes Zebre on Saturday evening (8pm). And once again Connacht’s ambition to reach a European final begins, having failed at the semi-final hurdle on three occasions.
Connacht up their preparations with another joust against Munster
Connacht host Munster in the Sportsground on Friday (5.30pm) in another challenge ahead of the opening URC campaign fixture next month.
Gridlock grows
London drivers experience the worst congestion in the world, travelling at an average of just eight mph during rush hour.
Belfast named among cheapest UK destinations
New research on the cost of a break in a number of cities across the UK has found that Belfast is among the cheapest, though it will still cost at least £650 (roughly €740) for a weekend away in Northern Ireland’s capital.
‘Irish dockworkers fought elbow to elbow with old Jewish men in Hasidic hats...’
William Joyce’s notorious broadcasts to Britain, which continued throughout the six years of World War II, initially came from the studios in Berlin, later transferred to Luxembourg city, due to heavy Allied bombing, and finally from Apen, near Hamburg. The broadcasts were relayed over a wide network of German controlled radio stations in Zeesen, Hamburg, Bremen, Luxembourg, Hilversum, Calais, and Oslo. It had a huge potential audience, and was seen as a vital propaganda tool for Nazi Germany.
Artist honours pioneering swimmer Mercedes Gleitze in Galway this weekend
There is a fascination about achievement unearthed — when the extraordinary meets the ordinary; about the juxtaposition of celebrity and the commonplace.
Connacht bid farewell to twelve players on Saturday
Connacht Rugby's season comes to an end on Saturday (5pm) when they host Zebre Palma in a match with only pride at stake.
Friend expects Connacht response after beating from Warriors
Connacht will be looking for redemption when they travel to Belfast tomorrow evening after their recent “unacceptable” performance and crushing loss to Glasgow Warriors.
Connacht’s European achievement must be heralded and embraced
On the back of a hugely successful European campaign, Connacht can return to the United Rugby Championship in confident mood when they take on Glasgow Warriors in the Sportsground on Saturday (2.55pm).
Connacht eager to progress
Connacht make the trip to Paris this weekend intent on securing pool qualification for the next round in the Heineken Champions Cup.