Joe O'Connell may refer to:

• Joe M. O'Connell, American novelist
• Joe O'Connell (Irish republican) (born 1951), Irish republican and member of the Balcombe Street gang
• Joe O'Connell, indie recording artist of Elephant Micah
• Joseph E. O'Connell (died 1960), American businessman and racehorse owner
• Joseph F. O'Connell (1872–1942), U.S. representative
• Joseph John O'Connell (1861–1959), engineer and inventor
• Joseph O'Connell (bishop) (1931–2013), Australian bishop