Connolly () is a surname of Irish origin. Notable people with the surname include:
Alan Connolly (cricketer) (born 1939), Australian cricketer Amy Connolly, American physicist Billy Connolly (born 1942), Scottish comedian Brett Connolly (born 1992), Canadian professional ice hockey player Brian Connolly (1945–1997), vocalist for band Sweet C. P. Connolly (1863–1935), American investigative journalist Catherine Connolly (born 1957), Irish politician and current President of Ireland Cathy Connolly (born 1956), American professor and politician Chris Connolly (born 1963), Australian rules football player, coach and administrator Colm Connolly (born 1964), American judge Colm Connolly (journalist) (1942–2025), Irish journalist and newsreader Cyril Connolly (1903–1974), English man of letters Dan Connolly, multiple people David Connolly (born 1977), Irish footballer Fintan Connolly, Irish film director and screenwriter Gary Connolly (born 1971), English Rugby League player Gerry Connolly (1950–2025), United States Congressman from Virginia Gerry Connolly (comedian) (born 1957), Australian comedian, actor, impressionist and pianist Hal Connolly (1931–2010), American hammer thrower Harold Connolly (1901–1980), Nova Scotia journalist James Connolly, multiple people John Connolly, multiple people Joseph Connolly, multiple people Kevin Connolly (actor) (born 1974), American actor Kristen Connolly, an American actress and former professional tennis player Mark Connolly, Irish footballer Matthew Connolly (born 1987), footballer Matthew William Kemble Connolly (1872–1947), British army officer and malacologist Maureen Connolly (1934–1969), American professional tennis player Maurice Connolly (1877–1921), representative from Iowa Megan Connolly, multiple people Michael Connolly, multiple people Myles Connolly (1897–1964), Writer, Screenwriter, Oscar Nominee (Music for Millions, 1944) Nathan Connolly, guitarist for alternative rock band Snow Patrol Paddy Connolly (born 1970), Scottish football player and coach Pat Connolly, multiple people Patricia Connolly, Scottish bioengineer Patrick Connolly (1927–2016), Attorney General of Ireland Patrick Connolly (footballer, born 1901) (1901–1969), Scottish footballer Peter Connolly, multiple people Richard B. Connolly (1810–1880), New York politician Robert Connolly (born 1967), Australian filmmaker Roddy Connolly (1901–1980), Irish socialist Susan E. Connolly (born ), Irish writer Sybil Connolly (1921–1998), Irish fashion designer Thomas Connolly, multiple people Tim Connolly (born 1981), American ice hockey player Tyler Connolly, vocalist for band Theory of a Deadman Virginia Connolly (1914–1984), American politician Walter Connolly (1887–1940), American character actor William Connolly, multiple people
See also Conley Connally (disambiguation) Connelly (surname) Connolly (disambiguation) William Connolley (born 1964), climate modeler and Wikipedian