Tomas O'Leary is expected to get plenty of time against his former Munster team-mates as he continues his recovery from injury

Munster have confirmed that scrum-half Tomás O'Leary will re-join the province at the start of the 2015/16 season.

O'Leary is just one of a number of deals announced by Munster today with Andrew Conway, Dave O'Callaghan, Johnny Holland and Eusebio Guinazu all securing contract extentions.

O'Leary, who signed for London Irish from Munster in 2012, told the Independent before Christmas that he left Munster because he needed a "change of scenery" but that the door was open for a return some day.

That day arrived today as O'Leary signed a two-year deal.

"I had some great years there and it's just that I needed a change for my head space, to do something new. Would I go back there? Never say never," said O'Leary back in August.

"I just wanted a different experience. I had some unbelievable days with Munster but I needed a change of scenery.

"Things are a little different over here but you get used to the subtle differences. The slagging is different. You cut through fellas at home, it's brutal.

"But here you've to explain it a little. They soon get used to it. It's good to get away from the bubble of Cork. It's hard to avoid people at home.

"Listen, it's lovely having that support, but it's nice to have a break from it. Over here, win or lose, nobody will recognise you walking down the street. You could have had the worst game of your life and nobody will notice you."

O'Leary made 127 appearances in his previous spell at Munster.

Conway and O'Callaghan both signed a one-year contract extension while Holland put pen to paper on a two-year deal and Guinazu will stay until the end of the season.

Commenting on the latest contract news Munster Rugby CEO Garrett Fitzgerald said: "These latest signings are a huge boost for the club and are a significant step forward in shaping our squad for the future. Retaining younger talent is vital for our progression, and on the back of the news about Ian Keatley, Shane Buckley, Cian Bohane, Kevin O'Byrne and Jack O'Donoghue we are certainly in a good place as players continue to show their commitment and ambition to succeed with the province."

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