The decision concerns inter-county hurling
Séamus Kennedy has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling after 11 years playing with Tipperary. The county board published his statement on November 3, 2026.
Kennedy thanked his teammates, managers, backroom staff and supporters, and wished the Tipperary management and players well for 2027 and beyond. He said he looks forward to following the team as a supporter.
What the statement says about his clubs
The announcement identifies Kennedy with St Mary’s Clonmel and Clonmel Commercials. In his message to those clubs, he looks forward to the years ahead and describes an exciting time to be involved on the Western Road.
The stated retirement is from inter-county hurling. It is not an announcement that he is leaving all club activity, and the statement does not set out a new club playing schedule.
Recent club context
Tipperary GAA’s October 14 county roundup reported that Kennedy captained St Mary’s to the Premier Intermediate hurling title, accepting the Séamus O’Riain Cup. That recent club success is separate from today’s decision to finish his Tipperary inter-county hurling career.
