Seamus Conneely

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. On 29 June 2026, Conneely signed a new one-year contract.

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.

As of match played on 2 September 2025

Sligo Rovers

League of Ireland Premier Division: 2012 FAI Cup: 2013 Setanta Sports Cup: 2014 Accrington Stanley

EFL League Two: 2017–18 Individual

Accrington Stanley Player of the Season: 2020–21