Born in Oldtown Danesfort, County Kilkenny, Marnell first arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Kilkenny senior team, making his debut in the 1947 championship.
Marnell was born in Oldtown Danesfort. Marnell first arrived on the inter-county scene. He first linked up with the Kilkenny senior team. He first was making his debut in the 1947 championship. County Kilkenny was Oldtown Danesfort.