John "Johnny" Hughes (born 1950) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played as a left wing-back at senior level for the Galway county team.
[1] Born in Mountbellew, County Galway, Hughes served his Gaelic football apprenticeship with the local club, moving upwards through the grades.
An injury prevented him from appearing for the Galway minor team; however, he later spent three years with the under-21 side.
Hughes played a key role in defence over the next decade, and won five Connacht medals, one National Football League medal and two All-Star awards.
At club level he won one championship medal with Mountbellew–Moylough.