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A leading figure in Connacht Rugby, Gerry O'Donnell, who passed away this week, has been described as the "pied piper" of Ballina.

Pete Wilkins, currently head coach, will be given overall responsibility for Connacht's professional team from next season.

Connacht Rugby are on the recruitment path again, having officially confirmed Andy Friend's departure this week.

Connacht Rugby has confirmed that Director of Rugby Andy Friend will depart the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Galway sporting communities are mourning the loss of Micheal (Mick) Grealish, a much-loved and respected sports personality who passed away last week.

Connacht have been rocked by a second key management departure this week, with forwards coach Jimmy Duffy also announcing his decision to move on.

Nigel Carolan, always steeped in green, takes flight after some 26 years with Connacht to become a better coach.

Connacht, after a week's break, are back in action on Sunday for a rescheduled PRO14 fixture against Ospreys in the Sportsground (3pm).

Connacht Rugby made history this week when it became the first in Irish Rugby to elect a female president to lead the branch.

Connacht Rugby has been given a reasonable chance of seizing silverware in the Pro14 next season after bookmakers released odds for the 2019/20 campaign. Defending champions Leinster are understandably the favourites to win the trophy, but only four teams have shorter odds than Andy Friend’s men. Munster, Glasgow and Ulster are all tipped to challenge for glory, but Connacht are next in line at 20/1 along with Scarlets and Ospreys.