After minor and under-21 championship successes in both codes, he progressed to adult level as a dual player.
Byrne was part of the Naas senior hurling team that has won six consecutive Kildare SHC titles between 2019 and 2024.
[1] He also captained the team to the All-Ireland Club IHC title after a defeat of Kilmoyley in the final.
[3] On the inter-county scene, Byrne first played for Kildare as a dual player at minor level and won a Leinster MFC in 2013.
Byrne switched codes and joined the Kildare senior football team for the 2024 season.