John Kinsella (hurler)

John Kinsella
Personal information
Irish name Seán Cinsealach
Sport Hurling
Position Right wing-forward
Born (1947-09-03) 3 September 1947
Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Occupation Mechanic
Club(s)
Years Club
Bennettsbridge
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 3
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1967-1973 Kilkenny 13
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 2
All-Irelands 2
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 20:01, 15 November 2014.

John Kinsella (born 3 September 1947) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right wing-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.

Born in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Kinsella first excelled at hurling in his youth. 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 team. He made his senior debut during the 1967 championship. Kinsella went on to enjoy a successful career and won two All-Ireland medals and two Leinster medals.[1][2]

At club level Kinsella is a three-time championship medallist with Bennettsbridge.[3]

Throughout his career Kinsella made 13 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1973 championship.

References

  1. ↑ "Kilkenny GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
  2. ↑ "Leinster Senior Hurling Finalists" (PDF). Hogan Stand website. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Bennettsbridge and the team of '67". Kilkenny People. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
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