A large number of Connacht fans are travelling to Madrid this weekend for the final Amlin Challenge Cup pool game.

The address of the ground is CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA  Avenida Seneca or the other entrance
which is the main entrance OBISPO TREJO.

Using the James Joyce pub (www.jamesjoycemadrid.com) as a focal point in the city centre, directions to the ground as follows:

A taxi from the James Joyce , costing around €15, will take 25-30 minutes.

The underground station is a two minute walk from the James Joyce — cross the main avenue Paseo de la
Castellana.

Take Line 2 to Sol and change and take Line 3 to Moncloa.

When you leave the station at Moncloa you will see an arch like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, that is your reference point. Keep that to your right and behind you, walk along Avenida Arco de la Victoria until you reach Avenida de Seneca, you can turn left or continue to the next
set of lights and turn left there  c/ del Obispo Trejo.

Using the metro and walking it will take about 35mins from the James Joyce pub to the match venue.

Connacht fans heading to the Amlin Challenge Cup game in Madrid next weekend should note that the James Joyce Irish Pub in the city will be a focal point.
Connemara Irish Whiskey, one of Connacht’s sponsors, have organised for the pub to be the home for Connacht fans over the weekend.
The pub is located in the centre of Madrid and offers an extensive menu.
Live rugby will be shown in the pub throughout the weekend.
The address of the James Joyce Irish Pub is Calle de Alcala 59, 28014 Madrid (tel: +34 91 575 4901).
Details of the venue are available of www.jamesjoycemadrid.com

Connacht's big date with Montpellier will start with the Jimmy Norman Breakfast Show on Galway Bay FM broadcasting live from the Sportsground on Friday morning.

The show will start at 6.30am and run to 10am and will feature a number of items on Connacht rugby in the countdown to the big game.

Supporters are asked to arrive early at the ground on Friday evening as a large crowd is expected.

The bars and food outlets will be open from early evening ahead of the action which will kick-off at 7pm.

Connacht Rugby are makinig their new gym available for private hire to clubs and organisations. The 2 floor, 700 square metre gym was custom built for Connacht Rugby in 2009 and contains the latest equipment needed for the Professional era