Kenneth Early (born 4 February 1979) is an Irish journalist and broadcaster. He is currently a director of Second Captains and is a host of both Second Captains @ The Irish Times and the television show Second Captains Live on RTE 2. He is also a columnist with The Irish Times. He is a Shamrock Rovers fan who started supporting them in the 1980s. He was Chief Football Correspondent for Newstalk and was a key member of the station's Off The Ball football show. Early was present on the show from its inception until its cessation in March 2013 following a dispute with radio management.