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{{Short description|Kilkenny hurler and manager}}
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{{Use Hiberno-English|date=April 2015}}
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| code           = Hurling
| sport          = Hurling
| image          = Brian Cody (cropped).jpg
| caption        = Cody in 2015
| name           = Brian Cody
| irish          = Briain Mac Óda
| fullname       = Brian Cody
| feet           = 6
| inches         = 0
| occupation     = Retired [[primary school]] principal
| county         = Kilkenny
| province       = Leinster
| club           = [[James Stephens GAA|James Stephens]]
| clposition     = Full-back
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| clapps(points) = 
| clcounty       = 3
| clprovince     = 2
| clallireland   = 2
| counties       = [[Kilkenny county hurling team|Kilkenny]]
| icposition     = Full-back, Wing-back, Full-Forward 
| icyears        = 1973–1986
| icapps(points) = 24 (4–9)
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| icallireland   = 4
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| icupdate       = 13:55, 12 January 2013
| birth_date     = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1954|7|12}}
| birth_place    = Sheestown, [[County Kilkenny]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
}}
{{Infobox Gaelic games manager
| title       = Brian Cody
| county          = Kilkenny
| icyears         = 1998–2022
| winningcounties = [[Kilkenny county hurling team|Kilkenny]]
| icprovince      = 18
| icallireland    = 11
| league          = 10
}}
'''Brian Cody''' (born 12 July 1954) is an [[Irish people|Irish]] former [[List of hurling managers|hurling manager]] and [[hurling|player]] and retired school principal. He managed the senior [[Kilkenny county hurling team|Kilkenny county team]] between 1998 and 2022, becoming the county's longest-serving manager and most successful in terms of major titles won. Cody is regarded as the greatest [[Manager (Gaelic games)|manager]] in the history of the game.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/upstart-davy-fitz-goes-up-against-brian-cody-the-colossus-of-the-modern-era-for-the-ultimate-prize-1466698.html|title=Apprentice V Master|publisher=Irish Independent|date=1 September 2008|access-date=20 August 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/60-not-out-275192.html|title=60 not out|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=12 July 2014|access-date=4 August 2015|first=John|last=Fogarty}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/kilkenny-s-incredible-drive-the-ultimate-tribute-to-brian-cody-s-stewardship-1.1894902?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&pw-origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fsport%2Fgaelic-games%2Fkilkenny-s-incredible-drive-the-ultimate-tribute-to-brian-cody-s-stewardship-1.1894902|title=Kilkenny's incredible drive the ultimate tribute to Brian Cody's stewardship|publisher=Irish Times|date=13 August 2014|access-date=4 August 2015|first=Darragh|last=Ó Sé}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/obsessed-cody-is-hurlings-greatest-manager-says-english-71441.html|title=Obsessed Cody is hurling's greatest manager, says English |publisher=Irish Examiner|date=4 September 2008|access-date=4 August 2015}}</ref>

Cody was appointed manager of the Kilkenny senior team on 16 November 1998 and led Kilkenny through a period of unprecedented provincial and national dominance, winning 43 major honours. These include eleven [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship]] titles, including a record-equalling four-in-a-row between 2006 and 2009, seventeen [[Leinster Senior Hurling Championship]] titles in twenty three seasons, ten [[National Hurling League]] titles (among which were five [[The Double (Gaelic games)|league-championship double]]s) and seven [[Walsh Cup (hurling)|Walsh Cup]]s.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.punditarena.com/gaa/thepateam/kilkenny-numbers-one-to-ten-dominance-hurling/|title=Kilkenny In Numbers – One To Ten of The Cats' Dominance|publisher=Pundit Arena|date=5 September 2014|access-date=4 August 2015|first=Fergal|last=Cantwell}}</ref> He left at the end of the 2022 season.

==Early life==
Cody was born on 12 July 1954 in Sheestown, County Kilkenny, to [[Bill Cody (hurler)|William "Bill" Cody]] (1915-2001) and Annie Hoyne (d.2005). Brian was the fourth of their nine children.

Bill Cody, a native of [[Thomastown, County Kilkenny|Thomastown]], worked with [[Royal Liver Assurance]] and became involved with the James Stephens club in the early 1960s. He was instrumental in forming a juvenile section within the club, while later serving as a selector with the Kilkenny minor and senior teams. Bill Cody was elected vice-chairman of the club in 1967 and chairman in 1969, a position he held until 1986.

Cody was educated at the local national school in Kilkenny, Cody later boarded at [[St Kieran's College]]. After completing his [[Leaving Certificate (Ireland)|Leaving Certificate]] he attended [[St Patrick's College, Dublin|St Patrick's College]] in [[Dublin]] where he qualified as a primary school teacher.

Cody later worked as a teacher at St Patrick's De La Salle national school in Kilkenny, before serving as principal between 2009 and 2015.

==Playing career==
===College===
During his schooling at St Kieran's College, Cody established himself as a key member of the senior hurling team. In 1971 he won a [[Leinster Colleges Senior Hurling Championship|Leinster]] medal as captain of the side following a 2–15 to 1–7 defeat of [[St Peter's College, Wexford|St Peter's College]]. On 9 May 1971 St Kieran's faced [[St Finbarr's College, Farranferris|St Finbarr's College]] in the All-Ireland decider. An 8–6 to 5–8 victory gave Cody an [[Dr Croke Cup|All-Ireland]] medal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/gaa/Kieran39s-and-the-CBS-the.6191255.jp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217191208/http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/gaa/Kieran39s-and-the-CBS-the.6191255.jp |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 February 2013 |title=Kieran's and the CBS the only Kilkenny |date=2 April 2010 |publisher=Kilkenny Today |access-date=3 April 2010 }}</ref>

Cody won a second successive Leinster medal in 1972 following a 7–10 to 3-7 trouncing of [[Coláiste Éamann Rís|Callan CBS]]. On 30 April 1972 St. Kieran's and St. Finbarr's renewed their rivalry in the All-Ireland decider. A 3–7 to 2–5 score line resulted in defeat for Cody's side.

===Club===
After experiencing championship success at underage level, Cody subsequently joined the James Stephens senior team. Defeat at the hands of the [[Fenians GAA|Fenians]] in 1973 was followed by a major breakthrough two years later. A 1–14 to 1–5 defeat of first-time finalists [[Galmoy GAA|Galmoy]] gave Cody his first [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|championship]] medal. James Stephens subsequently qualified for the provincial decider, with Offaly champions [[St. Rynagh's GAA|St. Rynagh's]] providing the opposition. James Stephens took the lead from the third minute, with [[Liam O'Brien (hurler)|Liam "Chunky" O'Brien]] being scorer-in-chief. A 1–14 to 2–4 victory gave Cody his first [[Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|Leinster]] medal. Two-time champions and hot favourites [[Blackrock GAA|Blackrock]] provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland decider. The Rockies got off to the better start, with two goals by [[Éamonn O'Donoghue (hurler)|Éamonn O'Donoghue]] and [[Pat Moylan (Cork hurler)|Pat Moylan]] giving them a 2–1 lead at the quarter mark. James Stephens trailed at the interval but were transformed in the second half. A 2–10 to 2–4 victory gave Cody his first [[All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] medal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/allireland-club-hurling-26713575.html|title=All-Ireland Club Hurling: Martin Breheny's top 25|date=15 March 2011|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=16 November 2014|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref>

Cody won a second championship medal in 1976 as [[Rower-Inistioge GAA|Rower-Inistioge]] were accounted for by 2–14 to 0–13.

After a period of decline, James Stephens bounced back in 1981. A double scores 2–10 to 0–8 defeat of Fenians gave Cody a third championship medal. He later collected a second Leinster medal as championship debutantes [[Faythe Harriers]] were narrowly defeated by 0–13 to 1–9.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wexfordpeople.ie/sport/other-sports/castletown-seeking-third-win-on-the-trot-27674459.html|title=Castletown seeking third win on the trot|date=22 November 2001|publisher=Wexford People|access-date=16 November 2014}}</ref> First time finalists [[Mount Sion GAA|Mount Sion]] of Waterford provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland decider. A hat-trick of goals by John McCormack, together with a ten-point haul from [[Billy Walton (hurler)|Billy Walton]], saw James Stephens fight back from seven points down to record a 3–13 to 3–8 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munster-express.ie/files/2009/03/delasalletab11.pdf|title=Waterford yet to join All-Ireland club|date=11 March 2009|publisher=The Munster Express|access-date=16 November 2014}}</ref> It was a second All-Ireland medal for Cody.

===Minor and under-21===
Cody first played for Kilkenny as a member of the minor team in 1971. He won his first [[Leinster Minor Hurling Championship|Leinster]] medal that year following a huge 7–18 to 3-5 trouncing of reigning provincial champions [[Wexford GAA|Wexford]]. On 5 September 1971 Kilkenny faced three-in-a-row hopefuls [[Cork GAA|Cork]] in the All-Ireland decider. A narrow 2–11 to 1–11 victory for Cork resulted in defeat for Cody's side.

After being appointed captain of the minor team in 1972, Cody won a second Leinster medal following another 7–10 to 0-4 trouncing of Wexford. On 3 September 1972 Kilkenny faced [[Galway GAA|Galway]] in the subsequent All-Ireland decider. The game was a one-sided affair, and at the full-time whistle Kilkenny were the champions by 8–7 to 3–9. The victory gave Cody an [[All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship]] medal while he also had the honour of lifting the cup.

By 1974 Cody had joined the Kilkenny under-21 team. He won his first [[Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship|Leinster]] medal that year as Kilkenny accounted for Wexford by 3–8 to 1–5. The subsequent All-Ireland decider against first-time finalists [[Waterford GAA|Waterford]] was a close affair, however, at the final whistle Kilkenny were the champions by 3–8 to 3–7. It was a first [[All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] medal in that grade for Cody.

Cody added a second Leinster medal to his collection in 1975 as Kilkenny once again defeated Wexford by 3–14 to 0–8. The subsequent All-Ireland final against [[Cork GAA|Cork]] was rated the best hurling game of the year. Kilkenny ‘keeper [[Kevin Fennelly]] brought off two brilliant saves from [[Con Brassil]] and [[Finbarr Delaney]] in the closing stages to secure a 5–13 to 2–19 victory and a second consecutive All-Ireland medal for Cody.

===Senior===
Cody was just out of the minor grade when he was added to the senior panel in 1973. The team lost four key players to injury and emigration prior to the All-Ireland final meeting with [[Limerick GAA|Limerick]] on 2 September 1973. As a result of this Cody was added to the starting fifteen at left wing-back. In spite of Kilkenny fielding a depleted team, the game hung in the balance for the first half, however, eight minutes after the restart [[Mossie Dowling]] got a vital goal for Limerick. Shortly after this [[Richie Bennis]] spearheaded a rampant Limerick attack which resulted in a 1–21 to 1–14 victory for Limerick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joe.ie/gaa/gaa-features/puc-fado-a-look-back-limericks-last-all-ireland-success-in-1973/|title=Puc Fado: a look back Limerick's last All-Ireland success in 1973|publisher=Joe.ie website|date=14 June 2007|access-date=4 July 2013|first=Declan|last=Whooley|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325071852/http://www.joe.ie/gaa/gaa-features/puc-fado-a-look-back-limericks-last-all-ireland-success-in-1973/#|archive-date=25 March 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

The All-Ireland final defeat led to a reshuffle of the Kilkenny team and Cody found it hard to retain his place on the starting fifteen the following year. He was still a member of the panel as Kilkenny went on to claim [[Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|Leinster]] and [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] titles that year.

Cody was back on the starting fifteen at left corner-back as Kilkenny made it five successive provincial titles in-a-row in 1975. The 2–20 to 2–14 defeat of Wexford gave Cody his first Leinster medal on the field of play. On 7 September 1975 Cody lined out in his second All-Ireland final, with surprise semi-final winners Galway providing the opposition. Playing with the wind in the first half, Galway found themselves ahead by 0–9 to 1–3 at the interval. [[Eddie Keher]]'s huge tally of 2–7 kept Galway at bay giving Kilkenny a 2–22 to 2–10 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://craughwell.galway.gaa.ie/club-news-1/the1975aifinallookingback |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130704110442/http://craughwell.galway.gaa.ie/club-news-1/the1975aifinallookingback |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 July 2013 |title=The 1975 All-Ireland final.....looking back |publisher=Craughwell GAA website |date=7 September 2012 |access-date=4 July 2013 |first=Kevin |last=Quirke }}</ref> It was Cody's first All-Ireland medal on the field of play, while he later won an [[GAA All Stars Awards|All-Star]].

In 1976 Cody won a [[National Hurling League]] medal following a 6–14 to 1–14 trouncing of [[Clare GAA|Clare]] in a replay. Kilkenny's championship ambitions unravelled in spectacular fashion in the subsequent provincial campaign, when a 2–20 to 1–6 trouncing by Wexford dumped the team out of the championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2012/0710/opinion/three-is-the-magic-number-this-summer-200285.html|title=Three is the magic number this summer|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=10 July 2012|access-date=4 July 2013|first=Enda|last=McEvoy}}</ref>

After another unsuccessful season in 1977, Cody was surprisingly moved to the full-forward position the following year. He won a second Leinster medal that year following Kilkenny's 2–16 to 1–16 defeat of reigning provincial champions Wexford. On 3 September 1978 Kilkenny faced reigning champions Cork in the All-Ireland decider. Cork secured a first three-in-a-row of All-Ireland titles for the first time in over twenty years, as a [[Jimmy Barry-Murphy]] goal helped the team to a 1–15 to 2–8 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0830/cork.html|title=Cork v Kilkenny Classics: 1978 SHC final|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=30 August 2006|access-date=15 September 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advertiser.ie/kilkenny/article/1006|title=Another exciting chapter in Kilkenny-Cork saga|publisher=Kilkenny Advertiser|date=7 August 2008|access-date=12 March 2013|first=Angela|last=Doyle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=108922|title=Cork's three-in-a-row 70s hurling teams honoured|publisher=Hogan Stand|date=23 March 2009|access-date=12 March 2013}}</ref> At the homecoming for the runners-up the following evening, reports circulated that Cody was booed as he was introduced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/codys-redeployment-for-78-season-put-future-boss-in-corks-firing-line-26670172.html|title=Cody's redeployment for '78 season put future boss in Cork's firing line|publisher=Irish Independent|date=8 August 2010|access-date=12 March 2013|first=Marie|last=Crowe}}</ref>

A new Kilkenny team emerged in 1979, however, Cody lost his place on the starting fifteen.

Cody was appointed captain of the team in 1982 as Kilkenny bounced back after a fallow period. He won a second league medal that year following a 2–14 to 1–11 defeat of Wexford. He later won a third Leinster medal following a 1–11 to 0–12 defeat of three-in-a-row hopefuls and reigning All-Ireland champions [[Offaly GAA|Offaly]]. On 5 September 1982 Kilkenny and Cork renewed their rivalry in the All-Ireland decider. The Cats were rank outsiders on the day, however, a brilliant save by [[Noel Skehan]] was followed by two quick goals by [[Christy Heffernan]] just before the interval. [[Éamonn O'Donoghue (hurler)|Éamonn O'Donoghue]] pegged a goal back for Cork, however, [[Ger Fennelly]] added a third for Kilkenny who secured a 3–18 to 1–13 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/power-of-dreams-lives-strong-for-carrickshock-247531.html|title=Power of dreams lives strong for Carrickshock|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=26 October 2013|access-date=30 May 2015}}</ref> It was a second All-Ireland medal for Cody while he also had the honour of lifting the [[Liam MacCarthy Cup]]. He was later presented with a second All-Star award.

After missing Kilkenny's league triumph in 1983, Cody was back for the championship. A 1–17 to 0–13 defeat of Offaly gave him a fourth Leinster medal. The All-Ireland final on 4 September 1983 was a replay of the previous year with Cork hoping to avenge that defeat. [[Billy Fitzpatrick]] was the star with ten points, giving Kilkenny a 2–14 to 1–9 lead with seventeen minutes left, however, they failed to score for the remainder of the game. A stunning comeback by Cork just fell short and Cody won a third All-Ireland medal following a 2–14 to 2–12 victory.

Kilkenny's fortunes took a downturn following this victory as Offaly dominated the championship. Cody played his last game for Kilkenny in 1985 in a 1–30 to 1-10 Leinster quarter-final defeat by [[Westmeath GAA|Westmeath]].

===Inter-provincial===
Cody also lined out with [[Leinster GAA|Leinster]] in the inter-provincial hurling competition. He was a non-playing substitute when Leinster defeated arch-rivals [[Munster GAA|Munster]] to win the [[Railway Cup]] in 1977.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://leinster.gaa.ie/archive/pdf/P70_75RailwayCup.pdf |title=Leinster Railway Cup Winning Teams |publisher=[[Leinster GAA]] |access-date=20 September 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304073518/http://leinster.gaa.ie/archive/pdf/P70_75RailwayCup.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2009 |df=dmy }}</ref>

==Managerial career==
===Unsuccessful beginning===
Cody was appointed manager of the Kilkenny senior hurling team on 16 November 1998. He was the only candidate nominated for the position and was initially appointed for a two-year term.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/1998/11/16/shead.htm |title=Cody to get Kilkenny post |publisher=Irish Examiner |date=16 November 1998 |access-date=21 September 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091025042538/http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/1998/11/16/shead.htm |archive-date=25 October 2009 |df=dmy }}</ref> In the lead-up to the start of the championship Cody was very contemplative about his team's chances. He believed that 1999 was going to be one of the most open championships in years with any team capable of winning either the Munster or Leinster provincial deciders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/1998/11/18/shead.htm |title=Cody mad eof right stuff for success |publisher=Irish Examiner |date=18 November 1998 |access-date=21 September 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081016003228/http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/1998/11/18/shead.htm |archive-date=16 October 2008 }}</ref> In his first full season in charge Cody brought some new players onto the team. [[James McGarry (hurler)|James McGarry]], at the age of 27, made his senior debut as goalkeeper while a young [[Henry Shefflin]] was unearthed and was a new addition in the forward line. With a blend of youth and experience Cody guided his team to the Leinster title following a 5–14 to 1–16 defeat of Offaly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/scintillating-cats-give-offaly-a-severe-mauling-26143797.html|title=Scintillating Cats give Offaly a severe mauling|publisher=Irish Independent|date=12 July 1999|access-date=20 June 2014}}</ref> The subsequent All-Ireland decider saw Kilkenny face Cork on 12 September 1999. In a dour contest played on a wet day, Cork trailed by 0–5 to 0–4 after a low-scoring first half. Kilkenny increased the pace after the interval, pulling into a four-point lead. Cork moved up a gear and through [[Joe Deane]], [[Ben O'Connor (hurler)|Ben O'Connor]] and [[Seánie McGrath]], they scored five unanswered points. Kilkenny could only manage one more score – a point from a Henry Shefflin free – and Cork held out to win by 0–13 to 0-12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/1999/0912/3317-gaa/|title=All-Ireland Hurling Final: Cork 0-13 Kilkenny 0-12|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=12 September 1999|access-date=20 June 2014}}</ref>

===Early successes===
In 2000 Cody's side won a second successive Leinster title following another comfortable 2–21 to 1–13 victory over Offaly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/kilkenny-power-past-passionless-offaly-26113446.html|title=Kilkenny power past passionless Offaly|publisher=Irish Independent|date=10 July 2000|access-date=30 October 2013}}</ref> As a result of the so-called "back-door" system both sides later faced off against each other again in the All-Ireland final on 10 September 2000. [[D.J. Carey]] capitalised on an Offaly mistake after just six minutes to start a goal-fest for 'the Cats'. Carey scored 2–4 in all, sharing his second goal with Henry Shefflin who also scored a goal in the second-half. At the full-time whistle Kilkenny were the champions by 5–15 to 1–14.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/goal-hungry-kilkenny-play-cat-and-mouse-with-offaly-26108846.html|title=Goal hungry Kilkenny play Cat and mouse with Offaly|publisher=Irish Independent|date=11 September 2000|access-date=30 October 2013|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref> It was Cody's first All-Ireland title as manager.

Kilkenny's provincial dominance continued in 2001 and a powerful 2–19 to 0–12 defeat of Wexford gave Cody a third successive Leinster title as manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/kilkenny-devour-wexford-in-game-of-cat-and-mouse-26079622.html|title=Kilkenny devour Wexford in game of cat and mouse|publisher=Irish Independent|date=9 July 2001|access-date=6 December 2014|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref> A shock 2–15 to 1-13 All-Ireland semi-final defeat by Galway ended Kilkenny's interest in the championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/hurling-galway-pull-off-shock-win-21325.html|title=Galway pull off shock win|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=19 August 2001|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> Following this defeat there was some speculation that Cody would step down as manager, however, he decided to remain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/football/insiders-murmur-that-brian-cody-gets-more-animated-over-galway-than-any-others-340532.html|title=Insiders murmur that Brian Cody gets more animated over Galway than any others|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=3 July 2015|access-date=4 August 2015|first=P. M.|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/galway-the-stone-in-his-shoe-brian-cody-cant-get-rid-of-273155.html|title=Galway the stone in his shoe Brian Cody can't get rid of|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=24 June 2015|access-date=4 August 2015|first=Enda|last=McEvoy}}</ref>

Kilkenny bounced back in 2002 with Cody guiding the team to a first league success since 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/northern_ireland/1969594.stm|title=Kilkenny edge out Cork|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 May 2002|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> He later steered the team to a fourth Leinster title as Kilkenny recorded a narrow 0–19 to 0–17 defeat of fourteen-man Wexford.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/other/kilkenny-0-19-wexford-0-17-match-report-58789.html|title=Kilkenny 0-19 Wexford 0-17 - match report|publisher=Breaking News|date=7 July 2002|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> On 8 September 2002 Kilkenny faced first-round losers [[Clare GAA|Clare]] in the All-Ireland decider. Kilkenny forwards Henry Shefflin and D. J. Carey combined to score 2-13 between them, as Kilkenny secured a 2–20 to 0–19 victory. It was a second All-Ireland title for Cody as manager.

Kilkenny's early season efforts in 2003 were hampered by an apparent rift between team captain [[Charlie Carter]] and Cody. Carter was said to have withdrawn from the panel during the latter stages of the league due to his unhappiness at being omitted from the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2003/0421/sport/return-of-carter-ends-rift-rumoursbr-98995678.html|title=Return of Carter ends rift rumours|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=21 April 2003|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> Carter remained on the panel as Cody guided Kilkenny to a second successive league title following a stunning 5–14 to 5-13 extra-time defeat of [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/stunning-kilkenny-snatch-and-grab-raid-25945806.html|title=Stunning Kilkenny snatch and grab raid|date=6 May 2003|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=1 August 2014}}</ref> The ill-feeling between Carter and Cody resurfaced when the former was once again overlooked in a provincial championship defeat of [[Dublin GAA|Dublin]], resulting in him leaving the panel for good along with [[Brian McEvoy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/captain-carter-and-mcevoy-quit-kilkenny-25942508.html|title=Captain Carter and McEvoy quit Kilkenny|date=11 June 2003|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=4 August 2015}}</ref> In spite of these setbacks Cody later guided Kilkenny to a fifth successive Leinster title as manager following a 2–23 to 2–12 defeat of Wexford.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2003/0706/173841-kilkenny/|title=Rampant Kilkenny retain Leinster crown|date=6 July 2003|publisher=RTÉ Sport|access-date=24 November 2014}}</ref> The subsequent All-Ireland final on 14 September 2003 saw Kilkenny face Cork for the first time in four years, however, on the day of the game the marital breakdown of Cody's replacement captain D. J. Carey was revealed in a national newspaper.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/carey-faces-his-own-battle-as-allireland-final-day-dawns-26235106.html|title=Carey faces his own battle as All-Ireland final day dawns|date=14 September 2003|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=24 November 2014|first=Jerome|last=Reilly}}</ref> In the game itself both teams remained level for much of the game, exchanging tit-for-tat scores. A [[Setanta Ó hAilpín]] goal gave Cork the advantage, however, a [[Martin Comerford]] goal five minutes from the end settled the game as Kilkenny went on to win by 1–14 to 1-11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2003/0915/world/kilkenny-stand-firm-under-cork-onslaught-707695375.html|title=Kilkenny stand firm under Cork onslaught |date=15 September 2003|publisher=Irish Examiner|access-date=1 August 2014|first=Jim|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref> It was Cody's third All-Ireland triumph as manager.

===Transition period===
[[File:Djcarey2012 cropped.jpg|thumb|left|D. J. Carey was involved in Cody's first three All-Ireland victories as manager before his retirement in 2006.]]
In 2004 Cody suffered his first provincial championship defeat when a last-minute goal secured a 2–15 to 1-16 Leinster semi-final victory for Wexford.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2004/0614/ireland/jacob-takes-the-biscuit-426990171.html|title=Jacob takes the biscuit |publisher=Irish Examiner|date=14 June 2004|access-date=14 March 2009|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}</ref> Kilkenny worked their way through the qualifiers and lined out against Cork in the All-Ireland decider on 12 September 2004. The game was expected to be a classic, however, a rain-soaked day made conditions difficult as Kilkenny aimed to secure a third successive championship. The first half was a low-scoring affair and provided little excitement for fans, however, the second half saw Cork completely take over. For the last twenty-three minutes Cork scored nine unanswered points and went on to win the game by 0–17 to 0–9.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2004/0913/ireland/cork-savour-sweet-victory-510326420.html|title=Cork savour sweet victory|date=13 September 2004|publisher=Irish Examiner|access-date=1 August 2014}}</ref> It was Cody's second All-Ireland defeat as manager, having lost to Cork in 1999 also.

Kilkenny were back in form in 2005, with Cody steering the team to a third league triumph in four years following a 3–20 to 0–15 victory over Clare.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2005/0503/ireland/reigning-cats-fire-warning-484511660.html|title=Reigning Cats fire warning |publisher=Irish Examiner|date=3 February 2005|access-date=14 March 2009|first=Jim|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref> "The Cats" later struggled against a wasteful Wexford side, however, a 0–22 to 1–16 victory gave Cody a sixth Leinster title as manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2005/0704/ireland/kilkenny-hold-nerve-and-stumble-over-the-line-869310824.html|title=Kilkenny hold nerve and stumble over the line |publisher=Irish Examiner|date=4 July 2005|access-date=14 March 2009|first=Jim|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref> While a third successive All-Ireland showdown with Cork seemed likely, Galway defeated Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final in one of the games of the decade. Once again there was speculation that Cody would step down, however, he decided to remain for an eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2005/0822/sport/codys-dignity-in-defeat-underlines-cats-class-778236856.html|title=Cody's dignity in defeat underlines Cats' class|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=22 August 2005|access-date=14 March 2009|first=Brendan|last=O'Brien}}</ref>

===Four-in-a-row===
The retirements of D. J. Carey, [[Peter Barry (hurler)|Peter Barry]] and [[John Hoyne]] led to Cody refer to his 2006 panel as being "in transition".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/codys-team-in-transition-stay-focused-on-beating-banner-10538.html|title=Cody's 'team in transition' stay focused on beating Banner|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=11 August 2006|access-date=14 March 2009|first=Jim|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref> In spite if this his charges secured a fourth league title in five years following a 3–11 to 0–14 victory over [[Limerick GAA|Limerick]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0430/kilkenny.html|title=Kilkenny claim league title in Thurles|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=30 April 2006|access-date=9 March 2009}}</ref> Cody's side later won a seventh Leinster title following another facile 1–23 to 1–12 victory over Wexford. On 3 September 2006 Kilkenny faced a Cork team who were presented with the opportunity to become the first side in nearly thirty years to secure three successive All-Ireland championships. Like previous encounters neither side took a considerable lead, however, Kilkenny had a vital goal from [[Aidan Fogarty (Kilkenny hurler)|Aidan Fogarty]]. Cork were in arrears coming into the final few minutes, however, [[Ben O'Connor (hurler)|Ben O'Connor]] scored a late goal for Cork. It was too little too late as the Cats denied Cork on a score line of 1–16 to 1–13.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/a-glorious-29th-for-kilkenny-12414.html|title=A glorious 29th for Kilkenny|date=4 September 2006|publisher=Irish Examiner|access-date=1 August 2014|first=Jim|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref> It was a fourth All-Ireland title for Cody as manager, a victory he described as his greatest.

Cody guided Kilkenny to an eighth Leinster title under his stewardship in 2007, as the Cats asserted their provincial dominance and defeated Wexford by 2–24 to 1-12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2007/0701/219795-kilkenny/|title=Result: Kilkenny 2-24 Wexford 1-12|date=1 July 2007|publisher=RTÉ Sport|access-date=24 November 2014|first=Ger|last=Canning}}</ref> On 2 September 2007 Kilkenny faced defeated Munster finalists and surprise All-Ireland semi-final winners Limerick in the championship decider. Kilkenny got off to a flying start with [[Eddie Brennan]] and Henry Shefflin scoring two goals within the first ten minutes to set the tone. Limerick launched a second-half comeback, however, "the Cats" were too powerful and cruised to a 2–19 to 1–15 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/match-reports/cats-cruise-to-30th-title-41563.html|title=Cats cruise to 30th title|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=3 September 2007|access-date=24 November 2014|first=Jim|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref> It was Cody's fifth All-Ireland victory as manager.

For the second time under Cody's management, Kilkenny were presented with the chance of claiming a much sought-after three-in-a-row of All-Ireland titles. After retaining the Leinster crown following a 5–21 to 0–17 drubbing of Wexford, Kilkenny subsequently faced Waterford in the All-Ireland decider on 8 September 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/football/wexford-out-to-move-on-from-little-blip-68853.html|title=Wexford out to move on from little blip|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=2 August 2008|access-date=26 November 2014|first=Donal|last=O'Flynn}}</ref> In a disappointingly one-sided final, Kilkenny produced a near perfect seventy minutes as Waterford endured a nightmare afternoon. A 23-point winning margin, 3–24 from play, only two wides in the entire match and eight scorers in all with Eddie Brennan and Henry Shefflin leading the way in a 3–30 to 1–13 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2010/0904/ireland/classic-final-2008-kilkenny-3-30-waterford-1-13-129847.html|title=Classic Final: 2008 – Kilkenny 3–30, Waterford 1–13|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=4 September 2010|access-date=15 May 2013|first=Jim|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref> Cody's sixth All-Ireland title as manager secured a rare three-in-a-row for Kilkenny, while it also allowed Kilkenny to top the all-time roll of honour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/cha-three-in-a-row-dream-drove-us-71798.html|title='Cha': three in-a-row dream drove us|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=8 September 2008|access-date=15 May 2013}}</ref> After the game Cody was surprisingly chosen as the [[RTÉ]] [[Man of the Match]].
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In 2009 Cody set his sights on equaling Cork's seemingly unbeatable [[The record of the nine|record of four successive All-Ireland titles]]. He began the year by guiding Kilkenny to a fifth league title during his tenure, as Kilkenny beat [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]] by 2–26 to 4–17 with a thrilling extra-time victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/hogan-goes-extra-yard-of-plucky-tipperary-26533407.html|title=Hogan goes extra yard of plucky Tipperary|publisher=Irish Independent|date=4 May 2009|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> Cody's Kilkenny later claimed a tenth Leinster title as new challengers Dublin were bested by 2–18 to 0–18.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2009/0706/sport/cats-hold-off-dublins-final-charge-95722.html|title=Cats hold off Dublin's final charge|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=6 July 2009|access-date=10 November 2009|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}</ref> On 6 September Kilkenny were poised to become the second team ever in the history of hurling to claim a fourth successive All-Ireland championship when they faced Tipperary in the decider. For long periods Tipperary looked the likely winners, however, late goals from Henry Shefflin, after a penalty was awarded, and substitute [[Martin Comerford]] finally killed off their efforts to secure a 2–22 to 0–23 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2009/0907/sport/where-theres-an-iron-will-theres-a-way-100342.html|title=Where there's an iron will, there's a way|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=7 September 2009|access-date=14 May 2013|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}</ref> It was a seventh All-Ireland title for Cody as manager. In the aftermath of the game Cody was involved in a controversial interview with [[Marty Morrissey]] that was broadcast live on ''[[the Sunday Game]]''. Cody was apparent in taking umbrage at Morrissey's line of questioning regarding the awarding of a controversial penalty which eventually turned the game in Kilkenny's favour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/regionals/goreyguardian/opinion/you-say-it-best-when-you-say-nothing-at-all-27346788.html|title=You say it best when you say nothing at all|publisher=Gorey Guardian|date=9 August 2011|access-date=14 May 2013|first=Brendan|last=Lawrence}}</ref>

===Continued dominance===
Cody's reappointment for a 12th successive season took just 30 seconds after Kilkenny chairman Paul Kinsella put his name forward for ratification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=120199|title=Cody reappointed in Kilkenny|publisher=Hogan Stand|date=10 November 2009|access-date=14 May 2013}}</ref> The so-called "drive for five" of All-Ireland titles gathered momentum as Cody tried to play down expectations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.herald.ie/sport/gaa/drive-for-five-next-for-codys-invincibles-27924036.html|title=Drive for five next for Cody's invincibles|publisher=The Herald|date=7 September 2009|access-date=14 May 2013|first=Frank|last=Roche}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2010/0622/ireland/reasons-to-be-fearful-cats-purring-in-their-drive-for-five-123053.html|title=Reasons to be fearful: Cats purring in their drive for five|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=22 June 2010|access-date=14 May 2013|first=Frank|last=Roche}}</ref> Kilkenny surrendered their league title, however, the campaign was not without incident for Cody. During a group stage game with Tipperary he became involved in a sideline altercation with rival manager [[Liam Sheedy]]. Sheedy shoved Cody, who was standing in the Tipperary technical area, before a war of words ensued between the pair.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=125162|title=Sheedy unlikely to be punished for shove|publisher=Hogan Stand|date=9 March 2010|access-date=14 May 2013}}</ref> The Cats later extended their unbeaten run by claiming an eleventh Leinster title after a 1–19 to 1–12 defeat of Galway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2010/0705/ireland/and-so-we-still-wait-for-that-test-124179.html|title=And so we still wait for that test...|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=5 July 2010|access-date=26 November 2014|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}</ref> For the second year in succession Kilkenny faced Tipperary in the All-Ireland decider on 5 September 2010. The Cats lost talisman Henry Shefflin due to injury, while Tipperary's [[Lar Corbett]] ran riot and scored a hat-trick of goals as Cody's side fell to a 4–17 to 1–18 defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2010/0906/ireland/thunder-and-lightning-final-129988.html|title=Thunder and lightning final|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=6 September 2010|access-date=14 May 2013|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}</ref>

Cody's reappointment as manager was never in doubt and he was ratified for a 13th season in spite of the All-Ireland defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/sport/cody-appointed-for-13th-successive-year-as-managements-announced-1-2175600 |title=Cody appointed for 13th successive year as managements announced |publisher=Kilkenny People |date=9 November 2010 |access-date=14 May 2013 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Kilkenny's stranglehold in Leinster continued in 2011. A 4–17 to 1–15 defeat of Dublin gave Cody's side a record-equaling seventh successive championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/the-kilkenny-2011-championship-adventure-26806247.html|title=The Kilkenny 2011 Championship adventure|publisher=Irish Independent|date=29 December 2011|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> Kilkenny subsequently faced Tipperary in the All-Ireland decider on 4 September 2011. Goals by [[Michael Fennelly (hurler)|Michael Fennelly]] and [[Richie Hogan]] in either half gave Kilkenny, who many viewed as the underdogs going into the game, a 2–17 to 1–16 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2011/0905/sport/the-greatest-of-champions-reclaim-crown-166499.html|title=The greatest of champions reclaim crown|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=5 September 2011|access-date=14 May 2013|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}</ref> It was Cody's eighth All-Ireland title as manager.

There was speculation once again that Cody would step down as manager following the reclaiming of the All-Ireland, however, he returned for the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=156756|title=Cody set for 14th season|publisher=Hogan Stand|date=19 October 2011|access-date=14 May 2013}}</ref> His side asserted their dominance once again as Kilkenny secured a sixth league title under Cody's stewardship following a 3–21 to 0–16 demolition of old rivals Cork.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/cats-smash-and-grab-193008.html|title=Cats' smash and grab|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=7 May 2012|access-date=26 November 2014|first=Diarmuid|last=O'Flynn}}</ref> Kilkenny were later shocked by Cody's old nemesis Galway in the Leinster decider, losing by 2–21 to 2–11, however, both sides subsequently met in the All-Ireland decider on 9 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2012/0708/328320-galway-kilkenny/|title=Galway land historic Leinster win|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=8 July 2012|access-date=30 September 2012}}</ref> Kilkenny had led going into the final stretch, however, [[Joe Canning]] struck a stoppage time equaliser to level the game at 2–13 to 0–19 and send the final to a replay for the first time since 1959.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/canning-s-nerves-of-steel-earn-galway-another-tilt-at-the-title-1.527721|title=Canning's nerves of steel earn Galway another tilt at the title|publisher=Irish Times|date=10 September 2012|access-date=14 May 2013|first=Seán|last=Moran}}</ref> The replay took place three weeks later on 30 September 2012. Galway stunned the reigning champions with two first-half goals, however, Kilkenny's championship debutant [[Walter Walsh (hurler)|Walter Walsh]] gave a man of the match performance, claiming a 1–3 haul. The 3–22 to 3–11 score line gave Cody a ninth All-Ireland victory as manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/cats-show-up-for-king-henry-s-ninth-1.1281095|title=Cats show up for King Henry's ninth|publisher=Irish Times|date=30 September 2012|access-date=14 May 2013|first=Gavin|last=Cummiskey}}</ref> In capturing a ninth championship title Cody bested [[Mick O'Dwyer]]'s long-standing record after guiding the [[Kerry GAA|Kerry]] [[Gaelic football]] team to eight [[All-Ireland Senior Football Championship|All-Ireland]] titles between 1975 and 1986.

Kilkenny's dominance showed no sign of abating in 2013, with Cody guiding the team to a seventh league title following a 2–17 to 0–20 defeat of Tipperary in the decider.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2013/0505/390493-kilkenny-v-tipperary/|title=Cats claim 16th National League title|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=5 May 2013|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> An early exit from the championship led to some speculation that Cody would step down as manager, however, on 11 September 2013 it was confirmed that Cody would continue as Kilkenny manager for a 16th season but without selector Martin Fogarty who stood down.
<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/cats-legends-will-take-time-to-reach-the-right-decisions-29458129.html|title= Cats legends will take time to reach the right decisions|date=30 July 2013|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=30 July 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/brian-cody-to-remain-in-charge-of-the-cats-for-2014-29572378.html|title=Brian Cody to remain in charge of the Cats for 201|date=11 September 2013|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=12 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/cody-back-as-cats-boss-for-16th-year-242788.html|title=Cody back as Cats boss for 16th year|date=11 September 2013|publisher=Irish Examiner|access-date=12 September 2013}}</ref>

===Back-to-back All-Ireland successes===
[[File:Henry Shefflin.jpg|thumb|Henry Shefflin was intrinsically linked with Cody during their ten All-Ireland successes.]]
In 2014 Cody guided Kilkenny to their first ever three-in-a-row of league titles following a narrow one-point 2–25 to 1–27 extra-time victory over old rivals Tipperary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0504/615218-kilkenny-v-tipperary/|title=Reid fires over winners as Kilkenny edge out Tipp|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=4 May 2014|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> Cody's side subsequently secured a thirteenth Leinster title, as a dominant Kilkenny display gave the Cats a 0–24 to 1–9 defeat of Dublin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0706/628898-dublin-v-kilkenny/|title=Reid sparkles as Cats conquer Leinster|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=6 July 2014|access-date=6 December 2014}}</ref> On 7 September 2014 Kilkenny faced Tipperary in the [[2014 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final|All-Ireland decider]]. In what some consider to be the greatest game of all time, the sides were level when Tipperary were awarded a controversial free. [[John O'Dwyer]] had the chance to win the game, however, his late free drifted wide resulting in a draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0907/642029-kilkenny-v-tipperary/|title=Kilkenny and Tipp finish level in classic final|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=8 September 2014|access-date=2 December 2014}}</ref> The replay on 27 September 2014 was also a close affair. Goals from brothers [[Richie Power (hurler born 1985)|Richie]] and [[John Power (Carrickshock hurler)|John Power]] inspired Kilkenny to a 2–17 to 2–14 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0927/648445-kilkenny-tipperary/|title=Kilkenny too strong for Tipperary in All-Ireland final replay|publisher=RTÉ Sport|date=27 September 2014|access-date=2 December 2014}}</ref> It was Cody's tenth All-Ireland title as manager. In the aftermath of the All-Ireland victory Cody blasted referee [[Barry Kelly (referee)|Barry Kelly]]'s decision to award a late free in the drawn game describing it as "criminal" and "wrong".<ref>{{cite web|url =http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-to-examine-brian-cody-criticism-of-referee-barry-kelly-1.1947025|title=GAA to examine Brian Cody criticism of referee Barry Kelly |date=1 October 2014 |publisher=Irish Times|access-date=11 November 2014|first=Gavin|last=Cummiskey}}</ref> He subsequently avoided a suspension for these comments as the GAA's Central Hearings Committee decided to quash the charge brought against Cody.<ref>{{cite web|url =http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/cats-board-will-fight-any-cody-reprimand-over-ref-outburst-290217.html|title=Cats board will fight any Cody reprimand over ref outburst|date=7 October 2014 |publisher=Irish Examiner|access-date=11 November 2014|first=John|last=Fogarty}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url =http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/kilkenny-manager-brian-cody-escapes-ban-over-barry-kelly-criminal-comment-30672436.html|title=Kilkenny manager Brian Cody escapes ban over Barry Kelly 'criminal' comment|date=17 October 2014 |publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=11 November 2014|first=Colm|last=Keys}}</ref>

It was confirmed in November 2014 that Cody would remain as Kilkenny manager for 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/brian-cody-to-take-charge-of-kilkenny-for-a-16th-season-after-county-board-ratification-30734223.html|title= Brian Cody to take charge of Kilkenny for a 16th season after county board ratification|date=11 November 2014 |publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=11 November 2014}}</ref> After narrowly avoiding relegation in the [[2015 National Hurling League|league]], Cody guided Kilkenny to a fourteenth Leinster title during his managerial reign following a 1–25 to 2–15 defeat of Galway in the [[2015 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Final|decider]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/canning-wondergoal-not-enough-for-galway-against-kilkenny-685139.html|title=Canning wondergoal not enough for Galway against Kilkenny|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=6 July 2015|access-date=6 July 2015|first=Michael|last=Moynihan}}</ref> On 6 September 2015 Kilkenny renewed their rivalry with Galway in the [[2015 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final|All-Ireland decider]]. The team struggled in the first half, however, a T. J. Reid goal and a dominant second half display, which limited Galway to just 1–4, saw Kilkenny power to a 1–22 to 1–18 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url =http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/kilkenny-deliver-an-11th-allireland-for-brian-cody-as-galway-challenge-fades-away-31505998.html|title=Kilkenny deliver an 11th All-Ireland for Brian Cody as Galway challenge fades away|date=6 September 2015|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=6 September 2015|first=Seán|last=McGoldrick}}</ref>

In 2016 Kilkenny won another Leinster title following victory over Galway in the final. They later drew with Waterford in the All Ireland Semi Final with the replay six days later being played in Semple Stadium. A classic game unfolded with the Deise pushing the Cats to the limit but Cody's side still emerged as two point winners. However, in the All Ireland Final against Tipperary Cody and his team's luck ran out as the Premier powered to a nine-point win to beat Kilkenny in the championship for the first time since they stopped the drive for five in 2010. It was Cody's fourth defeat as manager in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/eddie-brennan-steps-up-for-cats-as-brian-cody-is-ratified-for-18th-year-in-charge-of-kilkenny-34184886.html|title=Eddie Brennan steps up for Cats as Brian Cody is ratified for 18th year in charge of Kilkenny|date=10 November 2015|work=Irish Independent|access-date=10 November 2015}}</ref>

On 19 February 2017, Kilkenny lost to [[Clare GAA|Clare]] by 2–19 to 0–12 in [[Cusack Park (Ennis)|Cusack Park]] in the [[2017 National Hurling League]], it was Kilkenny's biggest competitive defeat since he became manager of the side.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.the42.ie/winners-and-losers-national-hurling-league-2017-3248925-Feb2017/|title=Winners and losers - Who's flying or struggling after start of Allianz hurling league?|date=20 February 2017|work=The 42|access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref> Kilkenny were knocked out of the [[2017 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship]] by [[Waterford GAA|Waterford]] in the second round of the qualifiers on 8 July losing by 4–23 to 2–22 after extra-time. It was Kilkenny's earliest exit from the Championship during Cody's rein as manager.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.the42.ie/waterford-kilkenny-hurling-3486803-Jul2017/|title=Waterford end Kilkenny hoodoo with first win over Cats in championship since 1959|date=8 July 2017|work=The 42|access-date=20 September 2017}}</ref>	

In [[2018 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|2018]], After a Leinster final replay defeat to Galway, Kilkenny reached the All-Ireland quarter-finals where they were defeated by eventual All-Ireland champions [[Limerick]].

2019 saw Kilkenny lose the Lenister final for the second year in a row, this time to Wexford. Wins over Cork and Limerick put the Cats into the
All Ireland Final against Tipperary. Following the sending off of Richie Hogan in the first half,Tipperary powered to a 3.24 to 00.19 point win.

<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/brian-cody-to-return-for-20th-kilkenny-season-as-management-team-ratified-for-2018-36126289.html|title=Brian Cody to return for 20th Kilkenny season as management team ratified for 2018|date=12 September 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=20 September 2017}}</ref>
 
The 2020 season was disrupted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the season was put on hold during the latter stages of the league. The season eventually resumed in September with no spectators allowed to attend any matches. Cody guided his team to the [[2020 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Final|Leinster Title]] after a victory over Galway.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/richie-hogan-brings-the-magic-as-kilkenny-steal-the-year-s-first-epic-1.4409729|title=Richie Hogan brings the magic as Kilkenny steal the year’s first epic|date=14 November 2020|work=Irish Times|access-date= 16 December 2020}}</ref>
Their All Ireland Semi Final clash with Waterford turned into a thrilling encounter, with Kilkenny in full control in the first half and they led by seven points at half time. However Waterford took the game to the Cats in the second half and powered to a four-point victory to knock Cody's charges out of the Championship. It was their first Semi Final defeat since 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/1015/1083425-dj-carey-confirmed-as-part-of-kilkenny-backroom-team/|title =DJ Carey confirmed as part of Kilkenny backroom team|date=15 October 2019|work=RTE Sport|access-date=15 October 2019}}</ref>

In January 2021, it was confirmed that Cody would remain in charge for 2021, his 23rd year as manager. D.J Carey left his role as selector. Cody guided his team to back to back Lenister titles for the first time in five years with victory over Dublin but their All Ireland hopes ended after an All Ireland Semi Final extra time defeat to Cork.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.the42.ie/brian-cody-kilkenny-ratified-2021-5322313-Jan2021/|title=Cody ratified as Kilkenny boss for 23rd season as DJ Carey leaves selector role|date=11 January 2021|work=The 42|access-date= 12 January 2021}}</ref>

In September 2021, it was confirmed that Cody would remain in charge for 2022, his 24th year as manager.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.the42.ie/brian-cody-reappointed-kilkenny-2022-5548454-Sep2021/|title=Brian Cody reappointed for remarkable 24th season as Kilkenny senior hurling manager|date=12 September 2021|work=The 42|accessdate= 14 September 2021}}</ref>

Kilkenny qualified for the [[2022 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final]] but lost, giving Limerick three consecutive All-Ireland SHC titles. On 23 July 2022, Cody's resignation as manager was announced.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2022/0720/1311211-end-of-an-era-as-brian-cody-steps-down-from-kilkenny/|title=End of an era as Brian Cody steps down from Kilkenny|publisher=RTÉ|date=23 July 2022}}</ref>

===James Stephens===
Shortly after resigning as Kilkenny manager, Cody was appointed as a selector with the [[James Stephens GAA|James Stephens]] club in September 2022, then managed by Seamus Dwyer and also featuring [[John Sugrue]] in its backroom management team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2022/0906/1320841-cody-answers-james-stephens-call/|title=Brian Cody answers James Stephens call|publisher=RTÉ|date=6 September 2022}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Cody is married to former Wexford [[camogie]] player Elsie Walsh, with whom he has two sons, [[Donnacha Cody|Donnacha]] (born 1985) and [[Diarmuid Cody|Diarmuid]] (born 1994).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/brian-codys-son-pushing-for-a-callup-to-senior-kilkenny-panel-31113531.html|title=Brian Cody's son pushing for a call-up to senior Kilkenny panel|date=19 October 2000|publisher=Irish Independent|access-date=5 August 2015}}</ref> Both Donncha and Diarmuid Cody have represented Kilkenny in various grades.

Cody's autobiography ''Cody'', co-written with GAA journalist Martin Breheny, was published on 28 September 2009. Cody retired from his job as a primary school principal in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/brian-cody-id-like-to-think-i-am-still-improving-as-i-go-along-31492421.html|title= Brian Cody: I'd like to think I am still improving as I go along|date=1 September 2015|work=Irish Independent|access-date=2 September 2015}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===As a player===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|Year
!colspan="3"|[[National Hurling League|National League]]
!colspan="2"|[[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|Leinster]]
!colspan="2"|[[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]]
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Score!!Apps!!Score!!Apps!!Score!!Apps!!Score
|-
|rowspan="14"|[[Kilkenny county hurling team|Kilkenny]]
|1972-73
|rowspan="8"|[[National Hurling League|Division 1A]]
|3||0-02||1||0-01||1||0-00||5||0-03
|-
|1973-74
|2||0-00||0||0-00||0||0-00||2||0-00
|-
|1974-75
|3||0-00||2||0-01||1||0-00||6||0-01
|-
|1975-76
|10||0-00||2||0-00||0||0-00||12||0-00
|-
|1976-77
|7||0-02||2||1-04||0||0-00||9||1-06
|-
|1977-78
|5||1-03||2||1-04||2||1-02||4||2-09
|-
|1978-79
|0||0-00||0||0-00||0||0-00||0||0-00
|-
|1979-80
|0||0-00||2||0-00||0||0-00||2||0-00
|-
|1980-81
|rowspan="2"|[[National Hurling League|Division 1B]]
|0||0-00||1||0-00||0||0-00||1||0-00
|-
|1981-82
|9||0-00||2||0-00||2||0-00||13||0-00
|-
|1982-83
|rowspan="4"|[[National Hurling League|Division 1]]
|0||0-00||2||0-00||1||0-00||3||0-00
|-
|1983-84
|0||0-00||0||0-00||0||0-00||0||0-00
|-
|1984-85
|0||0-00||1||0-00||0||0-00||1||0-00
|-
|1985-86
|0||0-00||0||0-00||0||0-00||0||0-00
|-
!colspan="3"|Total
|'''39'''||'''1-07'''||'''17'''||'''2-10'''||'''7'''||'''1-02'''||'''63'''||'''4-19'''
|}

===As a manager===
{{updated|match played 15 July 2018.}}

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center"
|+ Managerial league-championship record by team and tenure
|-
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|From
!rowspan=2|To
!colspan=5|Record
|-
!{{abbr|P|Matches played}}!!{{abbr|W|Matches won}}!!{{abbr|D|Matches drawn}}!!{{abbr|L|Matches lost}}!!{{abbr|Win %|Win percentage}}
|-
|align=left|[[Kilkenny county hurling team|Kilkenny]]
|align=left|16 November 1998
|align=left|23 July 2022
{{WDL|233|173|12|48|decimals=1}}
|}

==Honours==
===Player===
;St Kieran's College
* [[Dr Croke Cup|All-Ireland Colleges Senior Hurling Championship]] (1): 1971 (c)
* [[Leinster Colleges Senior Hurling Championship]] (2): 1971 (c), 1972

;James Stephens
* [[All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship]] (2): [[1975–76 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|1976]], [[1981–82 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship|1982]]
* [[Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship]] (2): [[1975–76 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|1975]], [[1981–82 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship|1981]]
* [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship]] (3): 1975, 1976, 1981

;Kilkenny
* [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship]]: [[1975 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|1975]], [[1982 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|1982]] (c), [[1983 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|1983]]
* [[Leinster Senior Hurling Championship]] (4): [[1975 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|1975]], [[1978 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|1978]], [[1982 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|1982]] (c), [[1983 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|1983]]
* [[National Hurling League]] (2): [[National Hurling League 1975-76|1975-76]], [[National Hurling League 1981-82|1981-82]] (c)
* [[All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship]] (2): [[1974 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship|1974]], [[1975 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship|1975]]
* [[Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship]] (2): [[1974 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship#Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship|1974]], [[1975 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship#Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship|1975]]
* [[All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship]] (1): [[1972 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship|1972]] (c)
* [[Leinster Minor Hurling Championship]] (2): [[1971 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship|1971]], [[1972 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship|1972]] (c)

;Leinster
* [[Railway Cup]] (1): 1977 (sub)

===Manager===
;Kilkenny
* [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship]] (11): [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2000|2000]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2002|2002]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2003|2003]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2006|2006]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2007|2007]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2008|2008]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2009|2009]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2011|2011]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2012|2012]], [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2014|2014]], [[2015 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|2015]]
* [[Leinster Senior Hurling Championship]] (18): [[1999 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|1999]], [[2000 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2000]], [[2001 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2001]], [[2002 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2002]], [[2003 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2003]], [[2005 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2005]], [[2006 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2006]], [[2007 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2007]], [[2008 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2008]], [[2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2009]], [[2010 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2010]], [[2011 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2011]], [[2014 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2014]], [[2015 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2015]], [[2016 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2016]], [[2020 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2020]], [[2021 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2021]], [[2022 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Leinster Senior Hurling Championship|2022]]
* [[National Hurling League]] (10): [[National Hurling League 2002|2002]], [[National Hurling League 2003|2003]], [[National Hurling League 2005|2005]], [[National Hurling League 2006|2006]], [[National Hurling League 2009|2009]], [[National Hurling League 2012|2012]], [[National Hurling League 2013|2013]], [[2014 National Hurling League|2014]], [[2018 National Hurling League|2018]], [[2021 National Hurling League|2021]]
* [[Walsh Cup (hurling)|Walsh Cup]] (7): [[2005 Walsh Cup|2005]], [[2006 Walsh Cup|2006]], [[2007 Walsh Cup|2007]], [[2009 Walsh Cup|2009]], [[2012 Walsh Cup|2012]], [[2014 Walsh Cup|2014]], [[2017 Walsh Cup|2017]]
* [[Oireachtas Tournament]]: (1) 1999

===Individual===
;Honours
* [[GAA All Stars Awards|All-Star]] (2): 1975, 1982
* [[Philips Sports Manager of the Year]] (1): 2003
* Philips Manager of the Month (10): Sept 2000, Sept 2002, Sept 2003, Sept 2006, Sept 2007, Sept 2008, Sept 2009, Sept 2011, Sept 2012, Sept 2015
* All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final Man of the Match (1): 2008
* Canon Hayes National Sport Award (1): 2003
* President's Award Glanbia Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce Business Awards (1): 2014
* Hotel Kilkenny and Kilkenny People Sports Star Supreme Award (1): 2009
* Rehab/Kilkenny People Person of the Year Community Service Award (1): 2009
* Overall Rehab/Kilkenny People Person of the Year Award (1): 2009
* Freedom of Kilkenny City (2008)
* Honorary Doctorate from University College Cork (2012)
* Honoured by ActionCOACH in Ireland as an Honorary Business Coach
* Irish Tatler Man Men of the Year Sports Award 2015

==References==
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|years=[[2008 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|2008]]
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