US EditionDon Connellan: GAA Mourn Passing of 'Fiercely Loyal' Managerial Legend
COUNTY ROSCOMMON AND GALWAY, IRELAND, AUG 5 – Don Connellan won multiple county and provincial titles as player and manager, including leading Moycullen to Galway championships in 2020 and 2022, before stepping down due to illness.
- Don Connellan, a former Roscommon footballer and respected manager, died on August 5, 2025, at age 51.
- He debuted for Roscommon in 1993, won the 2001 Connacht Senior Football Championship, and later managed Galway's Moycullen club.
- Connellan led Moycullen to their first county final in 2020, won county and Connacht titles in 2022, and narrowly lost an All-Ireland semi-final.
- His club praised him as 'fiercely loyal' and recalled his skill in managing groups while supporting individuals through countless trainings and organizing tasks.
- Connellan’s passing prompted widespread mourning, reflecting on his unselfish contributions and lasting impact on Roscommon and Galway GAA communities.
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GAA communities in Roscommon and Galway mourn the passing of Don Connellan
Former Roscommon footballer Don Connellan was part of the 2001 team which defeated Mayo in the Connacht final and went on to have a success career as a manager with Maigh Cuilinn and the University of Galway.
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