John Kinsella (born 3 September 1947) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right wing-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.
Born in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Kinsella first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team, before later joining the under-21 team.
He made his senior debut during the 1967 championship.
Kinsella went on to enjoy a successful career and won two All-Ireland medals and two Leinster medals.At club level Kinsella is a three-time championship medallist with Bennettsbridge.Throughout his career Kinsella made 13 championship appearances.
He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1973 championship.