Brendan Larkin (born 1943) is an Irish retired Gaelic footballer who played as a centre-back for the Cork senior football team.

Born in Douglas, Cork, Larkin first played competitive football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel during the 1964 championship and played for just one season.

At club level Larkin played with Douglas.

Honours Team

Cork Munster Under-21 Football Championship (1): 1963 (sub) All-Ireland Minor Football Championship (1): 1961 Munster Minor Football Championship (2): 1960, 1961

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