Kennedy, who won two All-Irelands with the Premier County, told Tipp FM that he's been hugely impressed with Davy Fitzgerald's side since last year, when they won the Liam McCarthy Cup for the first time since 1997.
Tipp FM will be bringing you live coverage of today's Division 1A game between Tipperary and Clare at Semple Stadium.
Throw-in in Thurles is at 1:15, with our build-up starting at 12:45.
After the hurling we'll also bring you live updates from Tipperary's Allianz Football League clash with Clare at Semple Stadium.
A win for Peter Creedon's team would see them leapfrog the Banner at the top of the Division 4 table.
Throw-in is at 3:00.
And Cloghan is the venue for the Tesco Homegrown League Division 3 game between the Tipperary Senior Ladies Football team and Offaly.
Throw-in there is 2:00.
Turning to local action around the county and in the County Senior Hurling Challenge Cup;
Boherlahan Dualla v Kildangan (4:00pm, Boherlahan)
JK Brackens v Carrick Swan (4:30pm, Templemore)
Mid Tipperary Under 21 B Football Championship;
Thurles Gaels v Upperchurch-Drombane (12:00pm, Kickham Park)
