Michael Connolly
At 50 years old, Michael Connolly made history by becoming the oldest recruit in the Garda Síochána's 2025 graduating class, fulfilling a lifelong ambition inspired by his family's legacy. Raised in Aghyaran, Co Tyrone, Connolly had previously worked at a healthy living centre and officiated as a League of Ireland referee, experiences that equipped him with the physical fitness and composure necessary for his new role in law enforcement. His acceptance into the Garda training college followed a recent change in recruitment age, allowing him to pursue a dream that had seemed unattainable.
Born on Jan 01, 1973 (52 years old)
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Michael Connolly became the oldest member of An Garda Síochána at age 50.
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