John Tennyson

John Tennyson (born 6 February 1985) is an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back for the Kilkenny senior team.

John Tennyson
Personal information
Irish name Seán Tennyson
Sport Hurling
Position Centre-back
Born (1985-02-06) 6 February 1985
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Nickname Tenno, Tennyson
Occupation Engineer
Club(s)
Years Club
Carrickshock
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2005–2013
Kilkenny 19 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 4
All-Irelands 3
NHL 2
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 22:29, 27 May 2013.

Born in County Kilkenny, Tennyson first played competitive hurling whilst at school in St. Kieran's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team, before later lining out with the under-21 and intermediate sides. He made his senior debut during the 2005 championship. Tennyson went on to play for what has come to be known as the greatest team of all-time, and has won three All-Ireland medals, four Leinster medals and two National Hurling League medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

As a member of the Leinster inter-provincial team on a number of occasions Tennyson won one Railway Cup medal .At club level he continues to play for Carrickshock.

His brother, Pat Tennyson, was also enjoyed an inter-county career with Kilkenny.

Throughout his career Tennyson made 19 championship appearances. He announced his retirement from inter-county hurling on 26 May 2013.

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