Character:Connolly
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Connolly is a Quidditch player from Ireland. He played the position of Beater in the Irish National Quidditch team during the Quidditch World Cup of 1994.
In the final match of the World Cup, Connolly was the first Irish player to enter the stadium, followed by Keeper Ryan, Chasers Troy, Mullet and Moran, fellow Beater Quigley and Seeker Lynch. Like the rest of the team, he rode a Firebolt and wore a green uniform with his name embroidered in silver on his back.
After Viktor Krum caught the Snitch and ended the match, the Irish team danced joyously under a shower of golden leprechaun coins. Their supporters cheered wildly, and the Irish national anthem was played. The team did a lap of honour around the stadium, flanked by leprechauns.
Meanwhile, the World Cup was taken to the Top Box. The seven Bulgarian players followed, and shook hands with the Bulgarian Minister for Magic and with Cornelius Fudge. The Irish team arrived at the Top Box soon afterwards; Aidan Lynch, still very shaken after his collision, was supported by Moran and Connolly. Troy and Quigley lifted the Cup high, and the crowd cheered.
After this, the Irish team performed another lap of honour on their broomsticks. Lynch, who had not yet recovered, had to sit on the back of Connolly's broom, clutching the Beater's waist and grinning dazedly (GF8).
