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06 Sept 2025

Hugely decorated Kilkenny GAA figure celebrates birthday

The Village man stepped down from the Kilkenny managerial role in 2022

Hugely decorated Kilkenny GAA figure celebrates birthday

Hugely respected ex-Kilkenny senior hurling manager and player received plenty of well wishes last weekend as the Village stalwart celebrated his 71st birthday on Saturday.

Cody won All-Ireland medals as a manager and player, with arguably his most successful period as county boss coming with the four-in a row winning side 2006-09.

Last year, the the former Kilkenny senior hurling manager revealed he knew he was going to stand down as county boss prior to the Cats' All-Ireland Hurling Final loss to Limerick in 2023.

LISTEN: The Joe Brolly Interview - The Kilkenny People Sport Podcast

"It wasn't a knee jerk reaction after a match, I knew at the time (I was going to stand down)," Cody commented, adding, "I had my mind made up."

Hear why Cody made the decision to stand down in the latest episode of the Kilkenny People Sport Podcast. LISTEN HERE OR BELOW FROM (13:45)

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