Brendan Fennelly
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Brendan Fennelly is an Irish
former hurling
manager
and retired player.
A member of the famous Fennelly hurling dynasty, he enjoyed a successful playing career at club level with Ballyhale Shamrocks and at inter-county level with Kilkenny
. He was a forward with the Kilkenny minor, under-21 and senior teams in the 1970s and collected All-Ireland medals at under-age levels. Fennelly was also an All-Ireland
medal-winner at club level with Ballyhale.
In retirement from playing Fennelly has become involved in team management at all levels. He served as manager of the Carlow
senior inter-county team in the late 1990s while also having spells with the Dunnamaggin
, De La Salle
and Carrickshock
clubs. Fennelly was manager of the Laois
senior hurling team from 2010 until 2011.
, County Kilkenny
to Kevin Fennelly Snr. and the former Teresa Hoyne in 1956, however, at the age of five the family moved to Ballyhale
where his father purchased a farm. It was here that his interest in hurling was developed in the local national school and in the local club. The Fennelly's would go on to become one of the most famous families in Kilkenny hurling history. All seven brothers - Brendan, Michael, Ger
, Kevin
, Liam
, Seán
and Dermot – would play for Ballyhale Shamrocks, while many of them would also represent Kilkenny at various levels on the inter-county scene. His nephew, Michael Fennelly
, captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland
title in 2009. His daughter, Shauna, is currently studying Nursing in the University of Limerick.
club. It was a club which Kevin Fennelly Snr. was instrumental in helping to found in 1972.
By 1978 the new club had reached the top of the local hurling world and Fennelly was at full-forward as Ballyhale captured their very first senior county title. This victory allowed the Shamrocks club to represent Kilkenny in the provincial club championship. The final of that competition saw Fennelly’s side take on Dublin champions Crumlin
. A 1-13 to 1-6 victory gave Fennelly his first Leinster
club title. The subsequent All-Ireland club final saw Ballyhale Shamrocks take on Cork’s famous Blackrock
club. A ten-goal thriller saw Blackrock take the title by 5-7 to 5-5.
Fennelly added two further county medals to his collection to make it three in-a-row in 1979 and 1980. This latter victory was converted into a Leinster club title following a 3-10 to 1-8 victory over Coolderry
of Offaly. Once again Ballyhale Shamrocks reached the All-Ireland final where the star-studded St. Finbarr’s
club from Cork provided the opposition. On that occasion all seven Fennelly brothers lined out in an exciting contest. The sides were level on five occasions during the opening thirty minutes; however, the Shamrocks had the edge. At the full-time whistle Ballyhale were the winners by 0-15 to 1-11 and Fennelly collected his first All-Ireland
club winners' medal.
Another county championship victory followed for Fennelly in 1982, however, he missed the 1983 county final win due to injury. He was back on the team to collect a second Leinster club title following a six-point victory over Kinnitty of Offaly. Ballyhale later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Galway champions Gort
were the opponents. That game ended in 1-10 apiece draw thanks to a last-minute equalizing point by Dermot Fennelly. The replay took place over six weeks later with Ger Fennelly playing a starring role. His first-half goal was the deciding factor as Ballyhale won the day by 1-10 to 0-7. It was Fennelly’s second All-Ireland club medal.
The rest of the 1980s saw Fennelly bring his county championship tally up to seven with further wins in 1985, 1988 and 1989. The third of these victories was subsequently converted into a fourth Leinster club title following a trouncing of the Cuala club from Dublin. Ballyhale later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Limerick and Munster representatives Ballybrown were the opponents. Ballybrown stormed into a six-point lead in the middle of the first-half before Liam Fennelly scored a goal in the twenty-fourth minute. At half-time Ballybrown still led by four points, however, a surge by Ballyhale saw the Kilkenny side claim a 1-16 to 0-16 victory. It was Fennelly’s third All-Ireland winners' medal.
Fennelly won his eight and final county medal with Ballyhale in 1991. He retired from club hurling shortly afterwards.
minor hurling team in the early 1970s. He won a Leinster
title in that grade in 1974 following an outstanding 8-19 to 3-5 victory over Dubln
. Kilkenny later faced arch-rivals Cork in the All-Ireland final and a close game developed. At the full-time whistle Fennelly ended up on the losing side by 1-10 to 1-8. It was his last game in the minor grade.
Fennelly failed to make an impact on the Kilkenny under-21 team immediately, however, by 1976 he was an integral part of the team. That year he captured a Leinster
title in that grade following a 3-21 to 0-5 trouncing of Wexford
. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted 'the Cats' against Cork. While Fennelly's side had cause for optimism, Cork ran away with the game and recorded a huge 2-17 to 1-8 victory.
Eligible for the under-21 grade again in 1977, Fennelly collected a second consecutive Leinster title after a seven-point defeat of Wexford. Kilkenny again squared off against Cork in the subsequent All-Ireland final, however, on this occasion the game was much closer. After a tense hour of hurling Kilkenny emerged victorious by 2-9 to 1-9 and Febbelly collected a coveted All-Ireland
under-21 winners' medal.
Shortly after ending his involvement at under-21 level Fennelly joined the Kilkenny senior hurling team. He was a non-playing substitute as 'the Cats' reached the final of the 1977-78 National Hurling League
. For the third year in succession Clare
provided the opposition, however, on this occasion they were the reigning champions. A close game developed, however, at the long whistle Clare were still the champions by 3-10 to 1-10.
Fennelly was on an off the Kilkenny team until the early 1980s when a broke leg ended any hope of making the breakthrough at senior level.
After moving to Dunnamaggin in the mid-1990s Fennelly quickly got immersed in the local club
and helped them to their most successful spell ever as they won three minor county titles, three under-21 county titles and went from junior champions to senior champions in just four years.
In 1996 Fennelly ventured into inter-county management for the very first time when he took charge of the Carlow
senior hurling team. In 1997 he helped the team to gain promotion from division 2 of the National League, however, a restructuring of the format meant that Carlow were denied the chance to play in the top tier of the league. Fennelly remained with Carlow for a second season, however, he enjoyed little success in 1998.
In 1999 Fennelly returned to the Dunnamaggin club who by now were languishing in the intermediate grade. Under Fennelly the club began the climb again, winning the intermediate title in 2000 before getting back to the senior final in 2002. There they were denied by a D. J. Carey
-inspired Young Irelands side and a second senior title eluded them.
Fennelly then moved to De La Salle
in Waterford and although they didn't win anything, he returned a couple of years later to join the backroom team as they won county and Munster
titles before falling to Portumna
in the All Ireland decider.
By 2010 Fennelly was back in Kilkenny and in charge of the Carrickshock
club.
senior hurling team manager.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
former hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
manager
Manager (Gaelic games)
In Gaelic games, a manager or coach is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of a team. Managing, or coaching, entails the application of sport tactics and strategies during the game itself, and usually entails substitution of players and other such...
and retired player.
A member of the famous Fennelly hurling dynasty, he enjoyed a successful playing career at club level with Ballyhale Shamrocks and at inter-county level with Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
. He was a forward with the Kilkenny minor, under-21 and senior teams in the 1970s and collected All-Ireland medals at under-age levels. Fennelly was also an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
medal-winner at club level with Ballyhale.
In retirement from playing Fennelly has become involved in team management at all levels. He served as manager of the Carlow
Carlow GAA
The Carlow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Carlow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Carlow and the Carlow inter-county teams.-Gaelic football:...
senior inter-county team in the late 1990s while also having spells with the Dunnamaggin
Dunnamaggin GAA
Dunnamaggin is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1897, but had to wait ninety-four years for its first senior county title, taking home the junior trophy in 1994....
, De La Salle
De La Salle GAA
De La Salle Gaelic football and hurling club is based in the western outskirts of Waterford City, Ireland. The club competes in Gaelic games competitions organised by Waterford GAA board. The club has won the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship twice and the Waterford Senior Football...
and Carrickshock
Carrickshock GAA
Carrickshock is an Irish Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 when the teams from Hugginstown and Knockmoylan were amalgamated....
clubs. Fennelly was manager of the Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
senior hurling team from 2010 until 2011.
Biography
Fennelly was born in PiltownPiltown
Piltown, historically known as Ballypoyle , is a small village in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It lies on the R698 regional road, which was the N24 national primary road before the locality was bypassed in 2002....
, County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
to Kevin Fennelly Snr. and the former Teresa Hoyne in 1956, however, at the age of five the family moved to Ballyhale
Ballyhale
Ballyhale is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is south of the city of Kilkenny, roughly half way between Kilkenny and Waterford. The Parish of Ballyhale is made up of three parts; Knockmoylan and the villages of Ballyhale and Knocktopher....
where his father purchased a farm. It was here that his interest in hurling was developed in the local national school and in the local club. The Fennelly's would go on to become one of the most famous families in Kilkenny hurling history. All seven brothers - Brendan, Michael, Ger
Ger Fennelly
Ger Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
, Kevin
Kevin Fennelly
Kevin Fennelly is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from the late 1970s until the late 1980s. Fennelly later served as Kilkenny Senior hurling manager for the 1998 season, and...
, Liam
Liam Fennelly
Liam Fennelly is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1981 until 1992.-Biography:...
, Seán
Seán Fennelly
Seán Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1986 until 1989.-Biography:...
and Dermot – would play for Ballyhale Shamrocks, while many of them would also represent Kilkenny at various levels on the inter-county scene. His nephew, Michael Fennelly
Michael Fennelly (hurler)
Michael Fennelly is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2006...
, captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
title in 2009. His daughter, Shauna, is currently studying Nursing in the University of Limerick.
Club
The Fennelly family have a long association with the famous Ballyhale ShamrocksBallyhale Shamrocks GAA
Ballyhale Shamrocks is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Ballyhale in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1972 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling...
club. It was a club which Kevin Fennelly Snr. was instrumental in helping to found in 1972.
By 1978 the new club had reached the top of the local hurling world and Fennelly was at full-forward as Ballyhale captured their very first senior county title. This victory allowed the Shamrocks club to represent Kilkenny in the provincial club championship. The final of that competition saw Fennelly’s side take on Dublin champions Crumlin
Crumlin GAA
Crumlin GAA Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.-Origins of the game in Crumlin:As far back as the 1740s Hurling was to be seen in Crumlin. The village was bordered by an area of “Common Land”...
. A 1-13 to 1-6 victory gave Fennelly his first Leinster
Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
club title. The subsequent All-Ireland club final saw Ballyhale Shamrocks take on Cork’s famous Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
club. A ten-goal thriller saw Blackrock take the title by 5-7 to 5-5.
Fennelly added two further county medals to his collection to make it three in-a-row in 1979 and 1980. This latter victory was converted into a Leinster club title following a 3-10 to 1-8 victory over Coolderry
Coolderry GAA
Coolderry GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Coolderry in County Offaly, Ireland. The club is the most successful side in the Offaly Senior Hurling Championship with a record 29 titles.- History :...
of Offaly. Once again Ballyhale Shamrocks reached the All-Ireland final where the star-studded St. Finbarr’s
St. Finbarr's GAA
St. Finbarr's National Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Togher area of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland....
club from Cork provided the opposition. On that occasion all seven Fennelly brothers lined out in an exciting contest. The sides were level on five occasions during the opening thirty minutes; however, the Shamrocks had the edge. At the full-time whistle Ballyhale were the winners by 0-15 to 1-11 and Fennelly collected his first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
club winners' medal.
Another county championship victory followed for Fennelly in 1982, however, he missed the 1983 county final win due to injury. He was back on the team to collect a second Leinster club title following a six-point victory over Kinnitty of Offaly. Ballyhale later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Galway champions Gort
Gort GAA
Gort GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Gort, County Galway, Republic of Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with hurling...
were the opponents. That game ended in 1-10 apiece draw thanks to a last-minute equalizing point by Dermot Fennelly. The replay took place over six weeks later with Ger Fennelly playing a starring role. His first-half goal was the deciding factor as Ballyhale won the day by 1-10 to 0-7. It was Fennelly’s second All-Ireland club medal.
The rest of the 1980s saw Fennelly bring his county championship tally up to seven with further wins in 1985, 1988 and 1989. The third of these victories was subsequently converted into a fourth Leinster club title following a trouncing of the Cuala club from Dublin. Ballyhale later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Limerick and Munster representatives Ballybrown were the opponents. Ballybrown stormed into a six-point lead in the middle of the first-half before Liam Fennelly scored a goal in the twenty-fourth minute. At half-time Ballybrown still led by four points, however, a surge by Ballyhale saw the Kilkenny side claim a 1-16 to 0-16 victory. It was Fennelly’s third All-Ireland winners' medal.
Fennelly won his eight and final county medal with Ballyhale in 1991. He retired from club hurling shortly afterwards.
Inter-county
Fennelly first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the KilkennyKilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
minor hurling team in the early 1970s. He won a Leinster
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship
The ESB Leinster Minor Hurling Championship is the Minor "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council...
title in that grade in 1974 following an outstanding 8-19 to 3-5 victory over Dubln
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
. Kilkenny later faced arch-rivals Cork in the All-Ireland final and a close game developed. At the full-time whistle Fennelly ended up on the losing side by 1-10 to 1-8. It was his last game in the minor grade.
Fennelly failed to make an impact on the Kilkenny under-21 team immediately, however, by 1976 he was an integral part of the team. That year he captured a Leinster
Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship
For the Senior equivalent see: Leinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster U-21 Hurling Championship or for sponsorship reasons the Erin Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship is an U-21 hurling tournament. The first tournament took place in 1964 when Wexford were crowned champions. Wexford...
title in that grade following a 3-21 to 0-5 trouncing of Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted 'the Cats' against Cork. While Fennelly's side had cause for optimism, Cork ran away with the game and recorded a huge 2-17 to 1-8 victory.
Eligible for the under-21 grade again in 1977, Fennelly collected a second consecutive Leinster title after a seven-point defeat of Wexford. Kilkenny again squared off against Cork in the subsequent All-Ireland final, however, on this occasion the game was much closer. After a tense hour of hurling Kilkenny emerged victorious by 2-9 to 1-9 and Febbelly collected a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
under-21 winners' medal.
Shortly after ending his involvement at under-21 level Fennelly joined the Kilkenny senior hurling team. He was a non-playing substitute as 'the Cats' reached the final of the 1977-78 National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
. For the third year in succession Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
provided the opposition, however, on this occasion they were the reigning champions. A close game developed, however, at the long whistle Clare were still the champions by 3-10 to 1-10.
Fennelly was on an off the Kilkenny team until the early 1980s when a broke leg ended any hope of making the breakthrough at senior level.
Early experience
In retirement from club hurling Fennelly immediately became involved in team management and coaching. In 1994 he was part of the backroom team with the Kilkenny under-21 hurling team. It was a successful move for Fennelly as the team secured the Leinster and All-Ireland titles that year.After moving to Dunnamaggin in the mid-1990s Fennelly quickly got immersed in the local club
Dunnamaggin GAA
Dunnamaggin is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1897, but had to wait ninety-four years for its first senior county title, taking home the junior trophy in 1994....
and helped them to their most successful spell ever as they won three minor county titles, three under-21 county titles and went from junior champions to senior champions in just four years.
In 1996 Fennelly ventured into inter-county management for the very first time when he took charge of the Carlow
Carlow GAA
The Carlow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Carlow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Carlow and the Carlow inter-county teams.-Gaelic football:...
senior hurling team. In 1997 he helped the team to gain promotion from division 2 of the National League, however, a restructuring of the format meant that Carlow were denied the chance to play in the top tier of the league. Fennelly remained with Carlow for a second season, however, he enjoyed little success in 1998.
In 1999 Fennelly returned to the Dunnamaggin club who by now were languishing in the intermediate grade. Under Fennelly the club began the climb again, winning the intermediate title in 2000 before getting back to the senior final in 2002. There they were denied by a D. J. Carey
D. J. Carey
Denis Joseph Carey , better known as D.J. Carey , is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Young Irelands from 1988 until 2007 and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1990 until 2005...
-inspired Young Irelands side and a second senior title eluded them.
Fennelly then moved to De La Salle
De La Salle GAA
De La Salle Gaelic football and hurling club is based in the western outskirts of Waterford City, Ireland. The club competes in Gaelic games competitions organised by Waterford GAA board. The club has won the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship twice and the Waterford Senior Football...
in Waterford and although they didn't win anything, he returned a couple of years later to join the backroom team as they won county and Munster
Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for the top hurling clubs in the province of Munster in Ireland...
titles before falling to Portumna
Portumna GAA
Portumna GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Portumna in County Galway. The club is almost exclusively focused on hurling.-History:...
in the All Ireland decider.
By 2010 Fennelly was back in Kilkenny and in charge of the Carrickshock
Carrickshock GAA
Carrickshock is an Irish Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 when the teams from Hugginstown and Knockmoylan were amalgamated....
club.
Laois
In September 2010 Fennelly was confirmed as the new LaoisLaois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
senior hurling team manager.
Ballyhale Shamrocks
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
:- Winner: 1981, 1984, 1990
- Runner-up: 1979
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
:- Winner: 1978, 1980, 1983, 1989
- Runner-up: 1988, 1991
- Kilkenny Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipKilkenny Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipThe Kilkenny Senior Hurling Club Championship is an annual club competition between the top Kilkenny Gaelic Athletic Association Clubs. The winners of the Kilkenny Championship qualify to represent their county in the Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship and in turn, go on to the All-Ireland...
:- Winner: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991
- Runner-up: 1984, 1986, 1987
Kilkenny
- National Hurling LeagueNational Hurling LeagueThe National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
:- Winner:
- Runner-up: 1977-78
- All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
:- Winner: 1976
- Runner-up: 1977
- Leinster Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipFor the Senior equivalent see: Leinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster U-21 Hurling Championship or for sponsorship reasons the Erin Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship is an U-21 hurling tournament. The first tournament took place in 1964 when Wexford were crowned champions. Wexford...
:- Winner: 1976, 1977
- All-Ireland Minor Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship is an annual competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for competitors under eighteen years of age in the game of hurling played in Ireland.The series of games are played during the summer months with the All-Ireland final...
:- Winner: 1974
- Leinster Minor Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe ESB Leinster Minor Hurling Championship is the Minor "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council...
:- Winner: 1974