Kieran Brennan

Kieran Brennan (born 20 June 1957) is an Irish Army major general and former hurler who played as a centre-forward at senior level for the Kilkenny county team. He served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations with the Irish Defence Forces until mid-2019.

Born in Jenkinstown, County Kilkenny, Brennan first played competitive hurling during his schooling at St Kieran's College. 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. Brennan subsequently became a regular member of the starting fifteen and won two All-Ireland medals, five Leinster medals and two National Hurling League medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

At club level Brennan won several intermediate and junior championship medals with Conahy Shamrocks.

His brothers, Nickey and Canice, also experienced All-Ireland success with Kilkenny.

Throughout his career Brennan made 22 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1987 championship.

In retirement from playing Brennan became involved in team management and coaching with club side Conahy Shamrocks. Provided by Wikipedia