Murt Connolly Explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
Murt Connolly
Irish:Máirtín Ó Conghaile
County:Galway
Province:Connacht
Club:Castlegar
Clcounty:2
Clprovince:2
Clallireland:1
Icposition:Midfield
Clupdate:00:15, 30 June 2015
Birth Place:Castlegar, County Galway, Ireland

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.[1] [2]

Honours

Castlegar

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Galway man to lead Mayo. The Mayo News. 18 January 2011. 18 February 2014. Daniel. Carey.
  2. Web site: Connolly is new Mayo hurling boss. Hogan Stand. 30 June 2015. 30 June 2015.