Peter Dooley is set to return to Leinster Rugby for a second spell, having made 104 appearances and scored five tries for the province to date.
The Offaly-born prop is a graduate of the Leinster Academy and made his senior debut for the province against Edinburgh in October 2014.
The 31-year-old earned his 100th Leinster cap in a win over Benetton Rugby in March 2022, and will now be looking to add to his total as he dons the blue jersey again.
Dooley played 14 times for Connacht this past season, helping them to secure Investec Champions Cup qualification and reach the quarter-final stage of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
During his four seasons at Connacht, he made 67 appearances for the westerners, scoring one try, and prior to that, earned a call-up for Ireland's 2021 Vodafone Summer Series but was uncapped.
Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie this morning, the province's head coach Leo Cullen said: "I have had numerous conversations with Peter over the last number of months.
"It definitely feels like he has unfinished business with Leinster after having come through the Leinster pathway.
"We all believe that Peter has the ability to challenge at the top end of the game, and we are delighted to have him back in our squad.”
Dooley commented: "I am thrilled to be returning to Leinster after four great years with Connacht.
"It feels like I am coming home, and I can't wait now to get started with pre-season and get back out onto the field at Laya Arena."
