Student loan schemes organised at a number of colleges could encourage the Government to increase fees, students’ representatives have warned.

The Bank of Ireland have extended their sponsorship deal with Connacht for another three years.

There were major boosts for Connacht rugby on and off the field yesterday with the signing of three players and the extension of the main sponsorship by Bank of Ireland for another three years.

Connacht and Bank of Ireland have renewed their partnership with a two-year main sponsorship extension.

Bank of Ireland today announced that it is to continue its sponsorship of the Connacht rugby senior team for another two seasons until 2005/2006.