 He was once again held scoreless but claimed an All-Ireland medal following the 2-16 to 2-15 victory.Fennelly was just out of the minor grade when he was drafted onto the Kilkenny under-21 team before the 2004 Leinster Championship.He made his first appearance in the grade on 2 June 2004 in a 0-20 to 2-10 defeat of Laois.