James Connolly

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Connolly
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 19, 1993(1993-04-19)
Age	31
Birthplace	Dublin
Country	Ireland
Birth City	Dublin
Horoscope	Aries

James Connolly Biography

James Connolly is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on April 19, 1993 in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. James Connolly (born 19 April 1993) is a professional rugby union player from Ireland. He primarily plays as a flanker. Connolly most recently played professionally for Irish provincial side Connacht in the Pro14, after coming through the province’s academy.

Having signed his first full professional contract in December 2015, Connolly became a senior player in the 2016–17 season. He remained a part of the senior team for a further two seasons before being released at the end of the 2018–19 season. Connolly made a total of 36 senior competitive appearances in his time with the province.

Connolly made his first appearance for the senior side the following season. He made his debut when he started at number 6 in the 2014–15 Challenge Cup game against Bayonne. Connolly played in another two Challenge Cup matches that season, including the quarter-final against Gloucester. He also played in the final game of the season, the first round of a play-off to qualify for the following season’s Champions Cup. Connacht were leading in the final minutes of the game, but a controversial penalty decision gave Gloucester a try- scoring opportunity and sent the match to extra time, in which Connacht were beaten.

James Connolly Net Worth

James Connolly is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Connolly 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Connolly was born in Dublin city and raised in Naas, County Kildare. A graduate of Newbridge College, he started playing rugby with his local club Naas RFC at under-7 level. Connolly represented the college in the Leinster Junior Cup 2008 and the Leinster Senior Cup in 2011, being named Forward of the Year in the latter.

Born in Leinster, Connolly was a part of the youth set up at neighboring province Connacht for much of his development. He was nominated as the province’s Player of the Year for his age grade at both under-19 and under-20 levels. While playing for Connacht, Connolly joined Galway Corinthians, an amateur side in the province. In June 2013, it was announced Connolly had signed an academy contract for the coming season. In his first academy season Connolly did not feature for the senior team, but did play for the province’s second tier side the Connacht Eagles, playing in the 2013–14 British and Irish Cup.

Connolly moved to England to join RFU Championship side Nottingham ahead of the 2019–20 season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is James Connolly Dating?

According to our records, James Connolly married to Lillie Connolly (m. 1890). As of December 1, 2023, James Connolly’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. James Connolly celebrates birthday on April 19 of every year.

What happened to James Connolly?

He opposed British rule in Ireland, and was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising of 1916, commanding the Irish Citizen Army throughout. Following the defeat of the Easter Rising and the arrest of the majority of its leaders he was taken to Kilmainham Gaol and executed by firing squad for his part in its proceedings.

Where is James Connolly from?

Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Who was the leader of the Irish Citizen Army?

Irish Citizen Army
Leaders| James “Jim” Larkin Jack White Michael Mallin James Connolly Christopher “Kit” Poole Constance Markievicz
Dates of operation| 1913–1947
Headquarters| Liberty Hall, Dublin
Ideology| Irish republicanism Socialism Marxism Anti-imperialism

Was the Easter Rising of 1916 successful?

The Easter Rising was an Irish rebellion against British rule staged in Dublin in April 1916, which accelerated moves toward securing Ireland’s freedom from the British Empire. The rebellion was quickly crushed by British forces and was considered a failure at first.

Who was executed after Easter Rising?

Of the 485 people killed, 260 were civilians, 143 were British military and police personnel, and 82 were Irish rebels, including 16 rebels executed for their roles in the Rising. More than 2,600 people were wounded. Many of the civilians were killed or wounded by British artillery fire or were mistaken for rebels.