Des Kennedy (born July 1955) was an Irish footballer.
During his career he played for League of Ireland sides Limerick, Galway United and Newcastlewest.
Kennedy is most notable for the two goals that he scored against European football powerhouse Real Madrid during the 1980–81 European Cup while playing for Limerick.
[1] [2] Real Madrid conceded only four goals in their European Cup campaign which resulted in defeat to Liverpool in the final.
He ended his League of Ireland career with NewcastleWest F.C.