 On 6 February 2015, Bennett returned to his home-town club, Cork City He scored City's first goal in European Competition since 2007 in their opening game against KR Reykjavik on 2 July 2015.On his return he has won the 2016 Presidents Cup and the FAI Cup both against Dundalk
On 5 November 2017, Cork City captained by Bennett completed the league and cup double after defeating Dundalk in the 2017 FAI Cup Final.Bennett received a call up for the Republic of Ireland under–21 team in 2001.