Murt Connolly

Murt Connolly
Personal information
Irish name Máirtín Ó Conghaile
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born Castlegar, County Galway, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
Castlegar
Club titles
Galway titles 2
Connacht titles 2
All-Ireland Titles 1

Murt Connolly is an Irish retired hurler who played as a midfielder for the Castlegar senior team.

Born in Castlegar, County Galway, Connolly first excelled at hurling whilst at school in St. Mary's College, Galway. At club level he is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Castlegar. In addition to this he also won two Connacht medals and two championship medals.

As the youngest of the Connolly dynasty, many of his brothers, John, Pádraic, Joe, Michael, Tom and Gerry, played with distinction for Castlegar and Galway.

In retirement from playing, Connolly became involved in team management and coaching, including as manager of the Mayo senior team.[1] [2]

Honours

Player

Castlegar

References

  1. Carey, Daniel (18 January 2011). "Galway man to lead Mayo". The Mayo News. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  2. "Connolly is new Mayo hurling boss". Hogan Stand. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
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