[1][2] After progressing through the juvenile and underage ranks with the Lusmagh club, he eventually made his debut at adult level.
[3] Kelly first appeared on the inter-county scene during an unsuccessful[clarification needed] two-year tenure with the Offaly minor hurling team in 2015 and 2016.
[5] Kelly made his senior team debut during the 2021 National Hurling League.
[6] He secured his first silverware in his debut season, when Offaly claimed the National League Division 2A and Christy Ring Cup titles.
[7] Kelly won a Joe McDonagh Cup medal in 2024 after a defeat of Laois in the final.