Cahir was drafted in as short-term injury cover for Leo Cullen's side earlier this season.
Connacht have announced that prop Jerry Cahir will join the province from Leinster this summer.
The 25-year-old was drafted in as short-term injury cover for Leo Cullen's side earlier this season, and has made 14 appearances in total.
Connacht confirmed yesterday that veteran loosehead Denis Buckley will leave the province at the end of the season.

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