Brian Kennedy
Brian Kennedy SC is a prominent Irish barrister known for his expertise in constitutional law and his role in significant legal cases involving the government. Recently, he represented the State in the Court of Appeal regarding a case initiated by Senator Gerard Craughwell, which seeks to compel the government to disclose a secret air defense agreement with the UK. Kennedy argued that such an arrangement does not meet the definition of an 'international agreement,' thereby seeking to prevent its disclosure under claims of executive privilege and national security.
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Tyrone struck for their first goal on 17 minutes, skipper Brian Kennedy rifling his shot to the bottom corner of the net off Seánie O’Donnell’s assist.
Cavan have no remedy for the Darragh Canavan factor in comfortable Tyrone victory – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-16
Brian Kennedy makes the late run off the shoulder of Seanie O’Donnell and buries it low.
Tyrone take on Cavan; Donegal ease past Mayo in Division One – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Brian Kennedy is a contestant who receives a low score from the judges.
Dancing with the Stars sees its first elimination, as contenders emerge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Brian Kennedy was hassled by Joe O’Connor during the game.
Kerry and Donegal show underdogs that only the ruthless survive – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Brian Kennedy is a good match-up in the area.
Dublin in Croke Park used to be a death sentence. Times have changed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24
Pádraig Hampsey and Brian Kennedy had to go off injured.
Tyrone showed how new rules give forwards license to dictate terms of football – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Mr McGettigan joined three other former Irish Eurovision contestants – Mickey Harte, Brian Kennedy and Mark Caplice – in calling for the Israel ban.
Artists join calls for Israel to be expelled from Eurovision Song Contest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
Brian Kennedy captained Tyrone but went off injured during the match.
Tyrone put Cavan to the sword with ease at Healy Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
Brian Kennedy SC represented the Attorney General in the court proceedings against Enoch Burke.
More than €40,000 seized from teacher’s bank account over unpaid fines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Mr Kennedy, who also appeared for the co-defendants, Tri Ri director Shan Ahamad Ali and chief investment officer Asad Ali, said the two men strongly denied San Leon chief executive Oisín Fanning’s claim that they made certain threats against him.
High Court order freezes €50m worth of Canadian firm assets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
Brian Kennedy SC represented the Attorney General in the court proceedings against Enoch Burke.
Insufficient funds in Enoch Burke’s bank account to cover €79,100 fines, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25Brian Kennedy SC represented the Attorney General in seeking the order for appointment of a receiver.
Receiver appointed over teacher’s future salary in bid to collect €79,100 in fines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-18
Brian Kennedy scored for Tyrone, contributing to their lead in the match.
Tyrone claim important points as Donegal ring the changes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Brian Kennedy SC is representing the Attorney General in the case against Enoch Burke.
move to appoint receiver with power to collect fines from teacher’s salary – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07Brian Kennedy SC, for the State, made the comments in the Court of Appeal regarding a case taken by a member of Seanad Éireann.
State may rely on executive privilege to prevent disclosure of secret UK air defence agreement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
