Introducing The Academy | Conor Kennelly
11th February 2026 By The Editor
Watch our first interview with 20-year-old Highfield RFC lock Conor Kennelly, who is in his first year in the Academy.
He lined out for back-to-back Pinergy Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup finals with CBC in 2023 and 2024.
Kennelly also featured for the Ireland U20s against Wales, France and Italy in the last year’s Six Nations Championship and has played multiple times for Munster A.
He has been playing with Highfield in the Energia AIL this season.
Tickets
URC Round 12: Munster Rugby v Zebre Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, April 25
URC Round 16: Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here
Saturday, May 16
URC Round 18: Munster Rugby v Emirates Lions, Thomond Park, 7.45pm; Buy tickets here
