Seamus Joseph Conneely (born 9 July 1988) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Accrington Stanley.
Born in London, Conneely moved with his parents to Connemara. He has previously played for Galway United, Sheffield United, Alfreton Town and Sligo Rovers.
Playing career Galway United Conneely joined the club in 2007 from Mervue United. He completed a successful season in United's U21s before being given his senior competitive début against Shamrock Rovers at Terryland Park, replacing the injured Wesley Charles. This was Tony Cousins's last game in charge of Galway United.
Sheffield United In January 2011 he signed an 18-month deal with English side Sheffield United. In over a year after signing for the Blades, Conneely did not make a first team appearance, but he was a regular for the reserve team where he was the team captain. On 9 March 2012 Conneely joined Alfreton Town on loan for a month. He made his Alfreton début the following day, coming on as a substitute after only 16 minutes away against Lincoln City at Sincil Bank in a 1–0 victory for Alfreton Town. After returning to Sheffield United, Conneely was released when his contract expired in May 2012.
Sligo Rovers Conneely joined Sligo Rovers in July 2012, winning the League of Ireland Premier Division in his first season.
Accrington Stanley In January 2015, Conneely signed for Accrington Stanley, reuniting with former Sligo Rovers manager John Coleman.
On 9 May 2025, the club announced the player would be leaving when his contract expired in June. Following a change of mind however, it was announced on 2 July 2025 that Conneely had signed a new one-year contract with the club.
On 29 June 2026, Conneely signed a new one-year contract.
International career Conneely was capped for Ireland at several youth levels from under-17s and made his under-21s début against Switzerland in October 2009. He also represented Ireland in an under-23 team as part of the 2009–11 International Challenge Trophy.
Career statistics
+ Club statisticsClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGalway United2008LOI Premier Division2005010——2602009LOI Premier Division3422020——3822010For additional cup matches: LOI Premier Division3103110—1Appearances in League of Ireland Premier Division Relegation Playoffs0361Total85210140—101003Sheffield United2010–11Championship000000——002011–12League One000000—0000Total000000—0000Alfreton Town (loan)2011–12Conference Premier9000——0090Sligo Rovers2012LOI Premier Division13100102Appearances in UEFA Europa League0001612013LOI Premier Division21140202Appearances in UEFA Champions League01Appearances in Setanta Sports Cup03012014LOI Premier Division25100104050351Total59340408060813Accrington Stanley2014–15League Two1630000—001632015–16League Two4631010—3One appearance in Football League Trophy, two appearances in League Two play-offs05132016–17League Two3814030—1Appearances in EFL Trophy04612017–18League Two3321020—003622018–19League One2712010—403412019–20League One3111000—403612020–21League One3811000—204112021–22League One2201000—102402022–23League One2603000—503402023–24League Two2702100—103012024–25League Two2613000—103012025–26League Two3511020—20401Total3651420190—24041815Career total518193421708031060821
Honours Sligo Rovers League of Ireland Premier Division: 2012 FAI Cup: 2013 Setanta Sports Cup: 2014
Accrington Stanley EFL League Two: 2017–18
Individual Accrington Stanley Player of the Season: 2020–21
References
External links
Seamus Conneely match lineups at theplayersagent Profile from official Galway United Republic of Ireland profile at Soccer Scene