Mark Marnell

Mark Marnell was an Irish hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Kilkenny senior team.

Born in Oldtown Danesfort, County Kilkenny, Marnell first played competitive hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Kilkenny senior team, making his debut in the 1947 championship. Marnell was a regular member of the team over the next few years. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and three Leinster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

Marnell also represented the Leinster inter-provincial team, however, he never won a Railway Cup medal. At club level he won one championship medal with Tullaroan.