John Connolly (Irish politician)
Irish politician
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John Connolly (born 1978/1979)[1] is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway West constituency since the 2024 general election.[2][3] He had been an unsuccessful candidate at the 2016 general election in Galway West and the 2016 Seanad election for the Cultural and Educational Panel.[1]
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John Connolly | |
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Connolly in 2024 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Constituency | Galway West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978/1979 (age 46–47) |
| Party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse | Bernadette Connolly |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | votejohnconnolly |
Connolly was first elected to Galway City Council at the 2004 Galway City Council election, however he lost his seat at the next election in 2009.[4] Persuaded by the local party to stand again he regained his seat in 2019 and again in 2024.[1]
Formerly the principal of Athenry National School, he lives in Rahoon in the west of the city with his wife, Bernadette, and their three children. He is a former chairperson of Bearna GAA Club.[5]