Michael Kennedy (1911 – 14 May 1977) was an Irish hurler who played as a full-back for the Limerick senior team. Kennedy joined the team during the 1933 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement almost a decade later. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, four Munster medals and five National Hurling League medals. Kennedy was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion. At club level Kennedy played with Young Irelands.