S4P, I live on the other side so will be coming in via the Huntsman, and have to drop tickets off for someone there. Otherwise would definitely be in. I'm sure I'll see you and Connolly and whoever else in the bar before and after.

One other thing lads, today the ground will be packed and there will be a lot of band wagoners around. These people can help drive Connacht rugby and if they have a pleasant experience they may just come back, so let's treat this as an opportunity to win some converts. So if a noob needs a hand figuring something out lend a hand. If they don't understand the rules try and explain them, whatever really you can do to make the SG seem more welcoming.

I feel sick to the stomach just thinking about today's game, not sure is it nerves or sympathy pains for the lads. :sick: :sick:

S4P gives a shout around 4 i should be around

Fourdogs wrote: <strong>To all Clan Members.</strong>

After the welcome the Clan received in Toulouse, I would like to ask all of you to give a warm western welcome to the travelling Toulouse fans tomorrow.

Make an effort to get to know them, invite any that around you at the game to come to the Clan Bar after the game.

Let's make the Sports ground a place that every team fear's to come but where every set of Supporters look forward to visiting. :woohoo: :woohoo:

If someone from the clan knows the match announcer it might be a nice gesture to ask hi or her to ask all fans to applaud the visiting fans for making the journey.

I'd say Toulouse will be taking all points on offer early on to keep from repeating the mistake of last week. Connacht will have to expect a blitz from the opening whistle and make sure they stay on the right side of the ref as they weather it. An early Connacht try would do wonders for the lads' self belief and plant the seeds of doubt in Toulouse minds provided Dan can keep the scoreboard ticking over. Trying to stay positive about this, but beating this team twice in a row as a flu bug is making the rounds is making it very difficult.

Come on Connacht!

To all Clan Members.

After the welcome the Clan received in Toulouse, I would like to ask all of you to give a warm western welcome to the travelling Toulouse fans tomorrow.

Make an effort to get to know them, invite any that around you at the game to come to the Clan Bar after the game.

Let's make the Sports ground a place that every team fear's to come but where every set of Supporters look forward to visiting. :woohoo: :woohoo:

swift4prez wrote: my self and shelflife were chatting and thought it would be a good idea to suggest to try and get few (as many as possible) from here to meet up around 3.30 tomorrow and have few drinks.

the best thing about away games is you need to chat to people and then you get to know them.
at home games, supporters usually do there own thing and usually with friends. its a lost chance to talk with fellow clan members.

not sure if anyone is interested or not but myself and shelflife will prob have a drink in 'the dail bar' at 3.30 tomorrow, then wander into a pub on shop st then one in 'o connells' before heading up to the ground to catch the pre match interview with locks!

anyone interested, dail 3.30

S4P for Clan Social Secretary

wp_rathead wrote: ^^^^
anyone willing to give translation for us non bilingual folk?

I'll have a go for translation (midol)


Connacht has benefited from HCup to close the gap with Ulster, Munster and Leinster in terms of support, structures and results. In a traditional GAA-sports region, the popularity of rugby has grown exponentially. Within 3 seasons, average attendance in the Sportsgroud raised from 2300 to 5100 (personal note : I think the figures a little optimistic). An official supporter club, the Clan, was created in September 2011. The old and "bucolic" ground of Galway turned itself to a 9500-capacity stadium to welcome the newcomers. A particular effort was made in parallel, to develop the Academy for Young players.

On the other page it was written we've a 2.5 million budget, if true that is making the amazing feat of Sunday even more unbelievable, as Toulouse have a 35 million euros amount!!

I should be able to catch up but won't be able to go for a drink till 4pm I'd say. shelflife has my number so txt me where you are around then

Sorry I can't be there tomorrow, but I'll be shouting on Connacht in my local here in London.

Give them hell tomorrow lads!

my self and shelflife were chatting and thought it would be a good idea to suggest to try and get few (as many as possible) from here to meet up around 3.30 tomorrow and have few drinks.

the best thing about away games is you need to chat to people and then you get to know them.
at home games, supporters usually do there own thing and usually with friends. its a lost chance to talk with fellow clan members.

not sure if anyone is interested or not but myself and shelflife will prob have a drink in 'the dail bar' at 3.30 tomorrow, then wander into a pub on shop st then one in 'o connells' before heading up to the ground to catch the pre match interview with locks!

anyone interested, dail 3.30

pme wrote: Just got the following message from Michael Collins:


Michael Collins

13 December 15:05


Unfortunately i can't show the game as i don't have the channel. Very sorry

PME, just had a chat in the Collins, the red button on their box isn't working. The owner and I had a chat, he'll have it on for me in Dev's. I need to text him tomorrow to confirm, so check back here after midday.

^^^^
anyone willing to give translation for us non bilingual folk?

Edit: okay typed it into Google Translate

n three seasons, the Galway Sportsground has seen his crowds swell from 2300 to 5154 spectators medium. An official fan club >>Connacht Clan<< emerged in September 2011. The bucoloique and old pregnant Galway has been revamped to be able accueiller this new audience. The Sportsground today can contain up to 9500

"Old pregant Galway" :ohmy:

Clan in Midol.....

ConnachtCows wrote: Has Heenan ever let us down. It's between himself and McSharry for me, if I was to let my girlfriend have a go on a Connacht player. I'd probably watch, and ask for their signatures after

Just finished writing the preview. Needed a laugh...Thanks!

Here in France, the game is the headline rugby event! It's wonderful to see it on the front page of Midol on all the news stands as I walk to work. It's also the main Game on Canal Plus tomorrow. En avant Connacht!

Beauxis will start at ten, a clear indication of a gameplan that will focus on kicking for ground. Muldoon and Heenan need to welcome him to Galway early.

Enjoy the game! I'll watch it in a Toulouse bar before the Stade LI game.