Connolly
Americannoun
noun
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Billy. born 1942, Scottish comedian, musician, and actor: his films include Mrs Brown (1997)
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Cyril ( Vernon ). 1903–74, British critic and writer, founder and editor of Horizon (1939–50): his books include Enemies of Promise (1938)
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James. 1868–1916, Irish labour leader: executed by the British for his part in the Easter Rising (1916)
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It was for this reason Kevin “Seamus” Hasson, a Notre Dame alumnus and attorney with Williams & Connolly, founded Becket in 1994.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
After working traditional hours for more than 20 years, John D. Connolly realized that wasn’t how he worked best.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
The invitation came from Irish President Catherine Connolly, who has been on an official visit to England.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Screen shots show the targeted threats from the group began on Sunday, with deadlines given on Thursday and 12 May, Luke Connolly, a threat analyst at the cyber security firm Emisoft, told the Associated Press.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Aidan Lynch was being supported by Moran and Connolly; the second crash seemed to have dazed him and his eyes looked strangely unfocused.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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