Career
Born in Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, Kelly first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Heywood Community School. 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 and intermediate sides. He joined the senior panel during the 2015 league.
At club level Kelly is a one-time All-Ireland medallist in the junior grade with Saint Patrick"s Ballyragget.
Minor and under-21
Kelly first played for Kilkenny in 2010 when he joined the minor side. The subsequent All-Ireland decider pitted Kilkenny against Clare.
"The Cats" were made to work hard before securing a narrow 2-10 to 0-14 victory, giving Kelly a coveted All-Ireland medal. He was also named man of the match.
Kilkenny later faced Clare in the All-Ireland decider.
A powerful second-half display, in which they outscored Kilkenny 1-10 to 0-4, saw Clare take their second ever All-Ireland under-21 crown.
