Researching Murty Kennedy
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Murty Kennedy
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.
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