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Murt Connolly

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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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

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

Honours

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Castlegar

References

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  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.