Declan Conneely is an Irish guitarist known for his tenure in two prominent bands on the Irish music scene. His career began in the 1990s as a member of the alternative rock band The Frames, contributing to their distinctive sound. Subsequently, he achieved wider recognition as a founding member and lead guitarist of The Coronas, one of Ireland's most successful pop-rock bands. With them, he released acclaimed albums such as *Heroes or Ghosts* (2007) and *Trust the Wire* (2017), which garnered significant commercial success and high chart positions. For this work, the band won several accolades, including prestigious Meteor Music Awards. His melodic and atmospheric guitar style is considered a fundamental element of the sound of the bands he has been a part of.