John Connolly (born 1978/1979)[1] is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway West constituency since the 2024 general election.

[2][3] He had been an unsuccessful candidate at the 2016 general election in Galway West and the 2016 Seanad election for the Cultural and Educational Panel.

[4] Persuaded by the local party to stand again he regained his seat in 2019 and again in 2024.

[1] Formerly the principal of Athenry National School, he lives in Rahoon in the west of the City with his wife, Bernadette and their three children.

He is a former chairperson of Bearna GAA Club.