Name: The Connacht Hotel
Address: Dublin Road, Galway, H91 K5DD, Ireland
Telephone: +353 91 381200

+353 91 381200

At The Connacht Hotel, we take pride in welcoming sporting groups from across Ireland and beyond. As official hospitality sponsors of Connacht Rugby, Galwegians RFC, Galway United, Mervue United, and Maree Basketball Club, we understand the unique needs of athletes and support teams.

With a proven track record of hosting both national and international teams, our dedicated and experienced staff are here to ensure your stay is seamless—whether it’s organising meals, training sessions, or team meetings.

Why Choose Us?

Specialised Sports Packages tailored for performance and comfort

Professional coordination of catering, team logistics, and AV-equipped meeting rooms

Warm hospitality and flexible services from a team who understands sports

Our Sports Team Facilities

Flexible Accommodation Options: Spacious twin, triple, and quad rooms, with interconnecting options for larger groups.

Team Dining Areas: Private and semi-private spaces, with menus designed for optimal nutrition and performance.

Dedicated Team Rooms:Available for debriefs, team meetings, physio sessions, and recovery—equipped with screens, projectors, flipcharts, and water.

Active 24 Fitness & Leisure Centre:20m swimming pool, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, and 24-hour gym featuring Cybex and Suunto training equipment.

Onsite Therapy Space: Relaxation and sports therapy rooms, complete with in-house massage table.

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Nearby Training Grounds

The hotel is located within minutes of Galway City, Dexcom Stadium and next to Fahy Field, Mervue United FC home ground.

A selection of training pitches are located within walking distance from the hotel, where access can be arranged for teams requiring outside training grounds as part of our Sport Package throughout your stay.

Please advise if team would like use of the training pitch nearby the hotel, as this needs to be pre booked in advance of your stay.

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Group Accommodation Services

Our group accommodation services are designed to ensure a seamless and comfortable stay for sports teams. We offer modern, spacious bedrooms and suites that are perfectly suited for groups, along with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel to keep everyone connected. Your team will enjoy the convenience of ample complimentary car and bus parking, while our onsite dining and extensive leisure facilities enhance the overall experience. From arrival to departure, our expert planning support is available to coordinate every detail, making your visit to Galway as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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Expert Team Dining

Our expert team of chefs is dedicated to preparing healthy, balanced, and high-quality meals tailored to the needs of athletes. We cater for all dietary requirements with specialised menus designed to support pre- and post-match nutrition throughout your team’s stay. To ensure a comfortable dining experience, we offer private and semi-private dining areas where your team can dine together with ease, in a relaxed and focused environment.

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Meeting Rooms for Sports Teams

Whether you're planning strategy sessions, video analysis, or team briefings, The Connacht Hotel offers a range of modern and versatile meeting rooms tailored to the needs of sports teams.

What We Offer:

Multiple Meeting Spaces: Suitable for both small group discussions and full team gatherings
AV Equipment Included: Screens, projectors, flipcharts, microphones, and high-speed Wi-Fi
Flexible Setup Options: Theatre, boardroom, classroom or custom layouts available
Refreshment Options: Tea/coffee breaks, hydration stations, and healthy snacks available upon request
Private & Quiet Spaces: Ensuring full focus for your team without distraction

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Hear From Our Previous Guests

"We had a fantastic weekend in Galway. The staff in the hotel were brilliant and looked after us really well. Everything ran like clockwork - thanks very much for all the organisation on your side. The hotel location was ideal, within walking distance of several local playing pitches and the ballyloughane strand for training exercises. Leisure facilities were of the highest standard and the bedrooms, restaurant and general hotel facilities were top class. The Hotel Management & Staff were most courteous and obliging. No request was too big or small."

Celbridge GAA

"Just wanted to forward you all on an email thanking you all for everything the weekend. The lads truly enjoyed their stay with you so many thanks to you and your staff for looking after us all so well. Look forward to visiting you all again soon."

Leinster Rugby

"I just wanted to thank you and your team for the hospitality you showed us yesterday. The way you handled everything from check in, to pre match meals, to accommodating our team room needs played a part in our preparation for the game. We really appreciate all your efforts."

Rotherham Titans

"The rooms are of a very high standard, food required is always excellent, the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The pool and the gym are well used by the team and have proved very popular. We have no hesitation in recommending the Connacht Hotel and the sports package they offer to all those interested."

Malone RFC. Ist VX team