Diarmuid Connolly facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Diarmuid Ó Conghaile | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Centre / Wing Forward | ||
| Born | 7 July 1987 Dublin, Ireland |
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| Height | 1.87m (6ft2) | ||
| Nickname | Dermo | ||
| Occupation | National Sales Manager | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
|
2005–
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St Vincents | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Dublin titles | 5 | ||
| Leinster titles | 4 | ||
| All-Ireland Titles | 2 | ||
| Colleges(s) | |||
| Years | College | ||
|
2008–2010
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Dublin Institute of Technology | ||
| College titles | |||
| Sigerson titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
|
2007–2020
|
Dublin | 54 (12-75) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 11 | ||
| All-Irelands | 7 | ||
| NFL | 4 | ||
| All Stars | 2 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 14:55, 17 July 2019. | |||
Diarmuid Connolly, born on July 7, 1987, is a well-known Irish Gaelic footballer. He played as a forward for the Dublin county team for many years. His senior career with Dublin began in 2007 and lasted until 2018.
In July 2019, Diarmuid returned to train with the Dublin team. He then helped them win their sixth All-Ireland title in September 2019. In October 2020, Diarmuid announced he was retiring from playing for his county team.
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Early Life and Sports Beginnings
Diarmuid Connolly was born in Dublin. He loved sports from a young age. His dad was from Kilkenny and his mum from County Clare.
School Sports and Other Interests
Diarmuid went to Ardscoil Rís for secondary school. There, he played both Gaelic football and hurling. He also played soccer for clubs like Belvedere F.C. and Home Farm F.C.. This shows he was a talented athlete in many sports.
Diarmuid Connolly's Football Career
Diarmuid first became known for his skills in Gaelic football and hurling. He played for St Vincent's club when he was young. He joined the club's senior team in 2004.
Club Successes
With St Vincent's, Diarmuid won many important titles:
- Two All-Ireland Club Football medals.
- Four Leinster medals.
- Four county championship medals.
Playing for Dublin County
Diarmuid started playing for the Dublin minor team in 2005. Later, he joined the Dublin under-21 teams. He was a dual player, meaning he played both football and hurling. He even won a Leinster medal in hurling.
His senior debut for Dublin was in the 2007 O'Byrne Cup. Over his career, he won many big awards with Dublin:
- Six All-Ireland medals. These included wins in 2011, 2013, and three in a row from 2015 to 2017, plus 2019.
- Ten Leinster medals.
- Four National League medals.
- Two All Star awards in 2014 and 2016. These awards recognise the best players in the country.
Time Away from Dublin
In March 2018, Diarmuid took a break from the Dublin team. He spent the summer in Boston, USA. There, he played for a club called Donegal Boston and won a championship with them. He returned to the Dublin team in July 2019.
Peil Star Film Appearance
In 2016, Diarmuid Connolly appeared in a special film called "Peil Star." This film was about Street Gaelic Football. He was in it with his Dublin teammate Shane Carthy and New York footballer C. J. Molloy. In the video, Diarmuid showed off his amazing kicking skills by kicking a Gaelic football across the River Liffey in Dublin.
Honours and Achievements
Diarmuid Connolly has achieved a lot in his Gaelic football career.
With St Vincents Club
- Dublin Senior Football Championship (5): 2007, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
- Leinster Senior Club Football Championship (4): 2007, 2013, 2014, 2016
- All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship (2): 2008, 2014
With Dublin County Team
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (6): 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
- Leinster Senior Football Championship (10): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- National Football League (4): 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- O'Byrne Cup (4): 2007, 2008, 2015, 2017
- Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 2007
Individual Awards
- GAA GPA All-Star Award (2): 2014, 2016
