15 Facts About Harry Kenny

Harry Kenny was born on 13 April 1962 and is an Irish footballer who last managed at St Patrick's Athletic before resigning in August 2019.

Harry Kenny was a number of full-time players who Giles signed up as part of the policy to develop a full-time professional set up at Milltown.

Harry Kenny made his Rovers debut on 20 December 1978 in a Leinster Senior Cup quarter final win against Dunleary Celtic at Tolka Park.

Along the way to senior status Harry Kenny picked up a few honours.

Harry Kenny was capped for the Irish schoolboys at U15, U17 and youths level.

When he became a regular in the first team, Harry Kenny proved to be quite impressive but just when everything was going very well he broke his leg against Sligo in a league game at Milltown on 11 October 1981.

One man's loss is another man's gain, the injury to Harry Kenny opened up an opportunity for Peter Eccles who then claimed a regular spot in defence keeping H out of the team.

Harry Kenny stalled in renewing his contract and although he had played quite well in a few pre-season friendlies he had kept McLaughlin waiting and that led to H losing his place to Anto Whelan.

Harry Kenny scored his first goal for the Hoops on 3 December 1980 in a Leinster Senior Cup semi final loss to UCD.

Harry Kenny scored the first goal from the penalty spot in the 1987 FAI Cup Final.

On 3 June 1990 Harry Kenny had a testimonial luncheon in his honour which was attended by members of Ireland's UEFA Euro 1988 squad which included ex teammate Liam O'Brien.

Harry Kenny then joined Drogheda United where he played for 2 seasons before retiring.

At the 2007 Shamrock Rovers Player of the Year Awards Harry Kenny was the Hall of Fame recipient.

Harry Kenny managed Phoenix in the Leinster Senior League and the Republic of Ireland women's national under-17 football team.

Harry Kenny was manager of Bray Wanderers in 2016 and 2017 as well as managing St Patrick's Athletic in 2019.