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Barry Hennessy with his daughter Hope after the 2023 All-Ireland final I PICTURE: Sportsfile
FORMER Limerick hurler Barry Hennessy guided Smith O'Briens to the Clare Intermediate Hurling Championship title last weekend. A goal deep into injury time from Cathal Stritch saw Smith O'Briens defeat Inagh Kilnamona 2-18 to 1-20 in the Clare Intermediate Hurling Championship final.
The Killaloe club will play Premier Intermediate Hurling in the 2026 season.Smith O’Briens will aim to build on their progress next year, as they now stand just one grade below senior hurling.Hennessy took charge of Smith O'Briens earlier this year.
The former Limerick goalkeeper has been building an impressive managerial CV. Hennessy was in charge of Kerry club Lixnaw last year and he has been involved with the Ardscoil Rís Dr Harty Cup teams in recent seasons.
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The four time All-Ireland winner won four Munster senior hurling championship titles during his inter county career with Limerick from 2010 until 2022.
Hennessy announced his retirement from club hurling with Kilmallock in 2024. During his club career, the Kilmallock native won four Limerick Senior Hurling Championships.
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