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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.