Murt Connolly

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.

Player

Castlegar

• All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1980
• Connacht Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1979, 1984
• Galway Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1979, 1984