Paudie Kissane (born 1 March 1980) is an Irish strength and conditioning coach and former Gaelic footballer who played as a left wing-back at senior level for the Cork county team.
Playing career Born in Whitechurch, County Cork, Kissane arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of eighteen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. He made his debut in the 2002 National Football League. Kissane went on to play a key part on and off the team for over a decade, and won one All-Ireland medal, two Munster medals and three National Football League medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
Kissane represented the Munster inter-provincial team on a number of occasions throughout his career. At club level he began his career with Whitechurch before later winning a premier intermediate championship medal with Clyda Rovers.
Throughout his career, Kissane made 24 championship appearances for Cork. He announced his retirement from inter-county football on 30 October 2013.
Coaching career In retirement from play Kissane immediately became involved in coaching and team management. He served a one-year stint as coach to the senior Clare county team.
As of 2022, Kissane had worked as a strength and conditioning coach with the Cork, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary county football teams.
Honours Clyda Rovers Cork Premier Intermediate Football Championship (1): 2013 Munster Intermediate Club Football Championship (1): 2013
Cork All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1): 2010 Munster Senior Football Championship (2): 2009, 2012 National Football League (3): 2010, 2011, 2012 All-Ireland Junior Football Championship (1): 2007 Munster Junior Football Championship (1): 2007
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