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Leinster
[len-ster]
noun
a province in the E Republic of Ireland. 7,576 sq. mi. (19,620 sq. km).
Leinster
/ ˈɛԲə /
noun
a province of E and SE Republic of Ireland: it consists of the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow. Pop: 2 105 579 (2002). Area: 19 632 sq km (7580 sq miles)
Example Sentences
Leinster captain Jack Conan says winning the United Rugby Championship helped his side "silence a few critics".
Conan, who will now link up with the British and Irish Lions for their summer tour of Australia, revelled in winning the trophy at the GAA headquarters and in front of a crowd as Leinster's last triumph in the competition four years ago was behind closed doors due to Covid.
Leinster led 19-0 at half-time and Conan believes the strong defensive effort to shut out South African visitors Bulls after racing into the lead helped his side over the line in the second half.
Leinster won the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat the Bulls at Croke Park.
Sam Prendergast added the extras and Leinster were 7-0 up in as many minutes.
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