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Ballinasloe is a town in the easternmost part of County Galway in Connacht. Located at an ancient crossing point on the River Suck, evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes a number of Bronze Age sites. Built around a 12th-century castle, which defended the fording point, the modern town of Ballinasloe was "founded" in the early 13th century. As of the 2016 census, it was one of the largest towns in County Galway, with a population of 6,662 people.
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Adam Leavy is a rugby union player. He plays for the Ireland national rugby sevens team as a forward.
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- ↑ "Three changes to Ireland men's Sevens squad for Edmonton". Irish Rugby. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ↑ "Ireland 7s vs Germany 7s". HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ↑ Doyle, Garry (19 June 2021). "Shane Jennings' wonder try evokes memories of mentor Mannion's score in '89". The 42 . Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ↑ "Six Connacht Academy players sign first Pro contracts for 2022/23 season". Connacht Rugby . 19 January 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
