Connolly

Connolly is an Irish surname that traces its roots to the Gaelic name “Ó Conghaile,” meaning “descendant of Conghal.” The name is most commonly found in County Galway and County Donegal. Famous Connollys include James Connolly, a socialist and Irish nationalist leader who was executed for his role in the Easter Rising of 1916. Other notable Connollys include actor Billy Connolly and musician Phil Connolly. Today, the name is common both in Ireland and in Irish communities around the world.