Bristol have announced the signing of Ireland international lock Dan Tuohy.The 31-year-old will move to the Aviva Premiership with immediate effect, leaving Guinness PRO12 side Ulster.Bristol-born Tuohy won the last of his 11 Test caps in 2015, while he had spells at Gloucester and Exeter before heading to Ulster.Tuohys arrival at Ashton Gate follows the announcement on Monday that current Connacht boss Pat Lam will take over as Bristol head coach next summer.Bristol are six points adrift at the Premiership basement, and they face a crunch clash against 11th-placed Worcester on Boxing Day following a two-week break for European action.We are pleased to welcome Dan into the fold -- he is a formidable presence in the second row and an experienced lineout operator, Bristols acting head coach Mark Tainton told the clubs official website.I know Dan well from his time in the Ireland international set-up. 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