Brian Hennessy



Brian Hennessy (born 29 August 1969) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right corner-back for the Offaly senior team.

Born in Birr, County Offaly, Hennessy first played competitive hurling in his youth. He first came to prominence on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1990-91 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his career he won a National Hurling League medal on the field of play.

At club level Hennessy is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Birr. In addition to this he also won four Leinster medals and five championship medals.

His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1995 championship.

Team

 * Birr
 * All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1995, 1998 (sub)
 * Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship (4): 1991, 1994, 1997, 1999
 * Offaly Senior Club Hurling Championship (5): 1991, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000


 * Offaly
 * All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1994
 * Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1994, 1995
 * National Hurling League (1): 1990-91
 * Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1989
 * All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1987
 * Leinster Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1987