Seamus Joseph Conneely (born 9 July 1988) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League Two 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.

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

As of match played on 2 September 2025

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Galway United2008LOI Premier Division2005010——260
2009LOI Premier Division3422020——382
2010LOI Premier Division3103110—10361
Total85210140—101003
Sheffield United2010–11Championship000000——00
2011–12League One000000—0000
Total000000—0000
Alfreton Town (loan)2011–12Conference Premier9000——0090
Sligo Rovers2012LOI Premier Division13100102000161
2013LOI Premier Division21140202010301
2014LOI Premier Division25100104050351
Total59340408060813
Accrington Stanley2014–15League Two1630000—00163
2015–16League Two4631010—30513
2016–17League Two3814030—10461
2017–18League Two3321020—00362
2018–19League One2712010—40341
2019–20League One3111000—40361
2020–21League One3811000—20411
2021–22League One2201000—10240
2022–23League One2603000—50340
2023–24League Two2702100—10301
2024–25League Two2613000—10301
2025–26League Two200020—1050
Total3321319190—23038314
Career total485183321708030057320

Honours

Sligo Rovers

Accrington Stanley

Individual

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