“After 11 years playing with Tipperary, I have decided the time is right for me to retire from inter-county hurling,” he wrote.
“Wearing the blue and gold jersey was a dream come true, and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to do so.”
The St Mary’s and Clonmel Commercials clubman contributed greatly to Tipp’s 2016, 2019 and 2025 Liam MacCarthy Cup successes. Kennedy was nominated for an All-Star award in 2016.
He represented the Premier county across both hurling and football at minor, U21 and senior level and Tipperary GAA hailed Kennedy’s “outstanding commitment and dedication” and “significant contribution across both codes”.
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“He has been an integral part of many memorable days for Tipperary GAA and has left a lasting impression through his dedication and service to the county,” a statement from the county adds.
Kennedy’s last appearance for the Tipp hurlers was their Munster senior hurling championship defeat to Limerick in May, having returned from an ACL injury in the previous All-Ireland winning season. He last played for the Premier footballers in 2015.
Séamus Kennedy’s retirement statement, in full, reads:
After 11 years playing with Tipperary, I have decided the time is right for me to retire from inter-county hurling. Wearing the blue and gold jersey was a dream come true, and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to do so.
We’re lucky to have incredible people in Tipperary and I feel very privileged to have played and worked alongside so many top-class players, managements and backroom teams.
I want to thank my teammates sincerely; I have made lifelong friendships with so many of them. I am also very thankful to the managers and backroom teams who gave me so much support and guidance.
The County Board, the Supporters Club, our team sponsors and the GPA have always been very supportive, and I want to thank all of them. Thanks also to the Tipperary supporters, they’ve always been so good to me, and I was always so proud to represent them.
To St Mary’s Clonmel and Clonmel Commercials, I’m very lucky to come from where I do, and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone in our clubs. You have always been so supportive of me representing Tipperary and I look forward to the years ahead in what is an exciting time to be involved on the Western Road. I also want to acknowledge and thank Gaelscoil Chluain Meala, Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn and especially Thurles CBS who played a huge role in my education and sporting career.
Lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2016. James Crombie / INPHO
James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
My parents, Terence and Frances, you sacrificed so much to let me chase my dream, and I’ll be forever indebted to you, thank you so much. My sister Méabh and my brother Seán have also been an incredible support for me. It was great to be able to share our All-Ireland winning days together, but I especially thank them for being there through the tough days.
My extended family and friends have also been very loyal supporters over the years and I want to say thanks to all of them. I also want to thank Declan Maher and Fairstone, they have been a fantastic support to me the last number of years while playing for Tipperary.
I am very lucky to have had such constant support from my wife, Orlaith. She has made many sacrifices to enable me to give my full commitment to Tipperary. I want to thank her so much and sharing the good days with her made them all the more special.
Finally, I wish the Tipperary management and players all the very best for 2027 and beyond. I have no doubt that the players and management will do everything in their power to bring more success to the county in the years ahead, and I look forward to being one of the Tipperary supporters cheering them on.
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Tipperary All-Ireland winner Kennedy announces inter-county retirement
TIPPERARY THREE-TIME ALL-Ireland winner Séamus Kennedy has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.
Kennedy (33) confirmed his decision in a statement through Tipperary GAA.
“After 11 years playing with Tipperary, I have decided the time is right for me to retire from inter-county hurling,” he wrote.
“Wearing the blue and gold jersey was a dream come true, and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to do so.”
The St Mary’s and Clonmel Commercials clubman contributed greatly to Tipp’s 2016, 2019 and 2025 Liam MacCarthy Cup successes. Kennedy was nominated for an All-Star award in 2016.
He represented the Premier county across both hurling and football at minor, U21 and senior level and Tipperary GAA hailed Kennedy’s “outstanding commitment and dedication” and “significant contribution across both codes”.
“He has been an integral part of many memorable days for Tipperary GAA and has left a lasting impression through his dedication and service to the county,” a statement from the county adds.
Kennedy’s last appearance for the Tipp hurlers was their Munster senior hurling championship defeat to Limerick in May, having returned from an ACL injury in the previous All-Ireland winning season. He last played for the Premier footballers in 2015.
Séamus Kennedy’s retirement statement, in full, reads:
After 11 years playing with Tipperary, I have decided the time is right for me to retire from inter-county hurling. Wearing the blue and gold jersey was a dream come true, and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to do so.
We’re lucky to have incredible people in Tipperary and I feel very privileged to have played and worked alongside so many top-class players, managements and backroom teams.
I want to thank my teammates sincerely; I have made lifelong friendships with so many of them. I am also very thankful to the managers and backroom teams who gave me so much support and guidance.
The County Board, the Supporters Club, our team sponsors and the GPA have always been very supportive, and I want to thank all of them. Thanks also to the Tipperary supporters, they’ve always been so good to me, and I was always so proud to represent them.
To St Mary’s Clonmel and Clonmel Commercials, I’m very lucky to come from where I do, and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone in our clubs. You have always been so supportive of me representing Tipperary and I look forward to the years ahead in what is an exciting time to be involved on the Western Road. I also want to acknowledge and thank Gaelscoil Chluain Meala, Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn and especially Thurles CBS who played a huge role in my education and sporting career.
My parents, Terence and Frances, you sacrificed so much to let me chase my dream, and I’ll be forever indebted to you, thank you so much. My sister Méabh and my brother Seán have also been an incredible support for me. It was great to be able to share our All-Ireland winning days together, but I especially thank them for being there through the tough days.
My extended family and friends have also been very loyal supporters over the years and I want to say thanks to all of them. I also want to thank Declan Maher and Fairstone, they have been a fantastic support to me the last number of years while playing for Tipperary.
I am very lucky to have had such constant support from my wife, Orlaith. She has made many sacrifices to enable me to give my full commitment to Tipperary. I want to thank her so much and sharing the good days with her made them all the more special.
Finally, I wish the Tipperary management and players all the very best for 2027 and beyond. I have no doubt that the players and management will do everything in their power to bring more success to the county in the years ahead, and I look forward to being one of the Tipperary supporters cheering them on.
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