With a father who achieved legendary status in Sligo, the 22-year-old Celtic striker and his siblings are making a name for themselves in the sporting world
Johnny Kenny after scoring for Celtic in Sunday’s win over Kilmarnock – his fourth goal in as many matches; Johnny Kenny Snr in action for Sligo in 1995; Kenny Jnr on international duty in September Photo: Getty
It has been an eventful few weeks for the Kenny family, and it could be about to get even better.
Johnny has played a leading role for Celtic since Martin O’Neill’s return to the club, producing two poacher’s finishes against Falkirk, before scoring in an Old Firm derby for the first time four days later as the Hoops booked their place in the Scottish League Cup final after extra-time.