Career
Born in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Kinsella first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team, before later joining the under-21 team He made his senior debut during the 1967 championship.
At club level Kinsella is a three-time championship medallist with Bennettsbridge.
Throughout his career Kinsella made 13 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1973 championship.