PRO12 champions Connacht are getting a heroes’ welcome in Galway.
Pat Lam’s men – who yesterday beat Leinster 20-10 in the final at Murrayfield – have been parading through Galway on an open-top bus following yesterday’s historic victory.
Hundreds of fans were there to welcome the team back when they touched down in Ireland West Airport in Co Mayo just before 1am today – but that was just the start of the party.
What a fantastic welcome @Irelandwest Knock Airport last night! Parade/homecoming in Galway today, starting at 4pm! pic.twitter.com/71ve9SSSmu
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) May 29, 2016
Connacht made a great start yesterday with full-back Tiernan O’Halloran getting the opening try in the 13th minute.
Winger Niyi Adeolokun scored a superb touchdown midway through the half to give Connacht a 15-0 interval lead.
Matt Healy scored Connacht’s third try on 57 minutes with Sean Cronin giving Leinster some hope 10 minutes later.
But the men from Galway held on to secure the silverware for the first time.
Incredible!Thank you to everyone for coming out.The celebrations continue at the Sportsground now #gogreen4connacht pic.twitter.com/hbV5yys4dU
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) May 29, 2016
