Patrick "Paddy" Kelly (born 14 August 1985) is an Irish Gaelic footballer. His league and championship career at senior level with the Cork county team spanned nine seasons from 2008 to 2016. Born in Cork, Kelly first played competitive Gaelic football during his schooling at Coláiste Choilm. Here he had Moran Cup and Frewen Cup successes. Kelly first appeared for the Ballincollig club at underage levels, winning divisional minor and under-21 championship medals. As a member of the club's senior team he won a county senior championship medal in 2014.