William Kenny (1899 - 8 February 1978) was an Irish hurler. A versatile player who lined out as a half-back, a midfielder and a half-forward, he was a member of the Kilkenny team that won the 1922 All-Ireland Championship. Kenny enjoyed a decade-long club career with Dicksboro. During that time he won county championship medals in 1923 and 1926. A member of the Old IRA in his youth, Kenny was also heavily involved in coursing. He died after a short illness on 8 February 1978.