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John Connolly (Irish politician)
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] 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] References
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