Brendan Kennedy (born 7 December 1974, in Dublin) is an Irish former footballer. Kennedy is the brother of Mark Kennedy - the ex-Irish international and ex-Liverpool player. He is a goalkeeper who played for junior clubs such as Cherry Orchard, Ashtown Villa, and Moyle Park before entering the League of Ireland with Shamrock Rovers in the 1993–94 season. He made one appearance as a substitute for 4 minutes for Rovers in the League of Ireland on 15 August 1993. Kennedy is now manager of Dunboyne A.F.C. in the Leinster Senior League.