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Irish hurler

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 former hurler who played as a midfielder for the Castlegar senior team.

Born in Castlegar, County Galway, Connolly first played competitive 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.

Honours

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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Sporting positions
Preceded byMartin Brennan Mayo Senior Hurling Manager
2011-2012
Succeeded byChristy Phillips
Castlegar – 1980 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Champions (1st title)
Sub used
P. Burke for P. Connor
Castlegar – 1985 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship runners-up
Subs used
J. Coyne for S. Fahy
Joe Connolly for G. Connolly
J. O'Connor for T. McCormack
Mayo hurling teammanagers
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