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Murty Kennedy

b. 1956

Irish midfielder

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About Murty Kennedy

Born 1956. Murty Kennedy is a hurler.

Martin "Murty" Kennedy (born 1956) is an Irish former hurler who played as a midfielder for the Kilkenny senior team.

Born in Freshford, County Kilkenny, Kennedy first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Johnstown Vocational School. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1978 championship. Kennedy subsequently became a regular member of the team and won one Leinster medal.

At club level Kennedy is a one-time championship medallist in the intermediate grade with St Lachtain's.

Throughout his career Kennedy made 6 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1980 championship.

In retirement from playing Kennedy became involved in team management and coaching. He was a selector with the Kilkenny under-21 team that won the All-Ireland title in 1999.

Honours Player

Kilkenny Schools All-Ireland Vocational Schools Championship (2): 1972, 1973

St Lachtain's Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 1984

Kilkenny All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1979 (sub) Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1978, 1979 (sub) All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1977 Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship (2): 1976, 1977 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1973 Leinster Minor Hurling Championship (2): 1973, 1974

Selector

Kilkenny All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1999 Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1999

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1956, Freshford
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Murty Kennedy?

Irish midfielder

When was Murty Kennedy born?

Murty Kennedy was born in 1956 in Freshford.

What is Murty Kennedy's occupation?

Murty Kennedy is a hurler.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Murty Kennedy

Β· Wikidata: Q21063260

Β· DBpedia: Murty Kennedy

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