Irish name Sean Cinsealach Occupation Mechanic All irelands 2 Sport Hurling Years Club All stars 0 | Position Right wing-forward Name John Kinsella Nhl 0 Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Role Hurler | |
Born 3 September 1947 (age 76)
Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Ireland ( 1947-09-03 ) | ||
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 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.
At club level Kinsella is a three-time championship medallist with Bennettsbridge.
Throughout his career Kinsella made 13 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1973 championship.
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