KENNELLY, Brendan

This was published in the following publications on 18.10.2021:
Irish Times

KENNELLY - Brendan, (poet and Professor Emeritus, TCD) (Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, and Trinity College Dublin, died October 17, 2021 peacefully in the gentle and loving care of his family and the staff at Áras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel, Co Kerry, after a long illness borne with fortitude and acceptance; much loved son of the late Timmie and Bridie (Ahern), beloved father of the late Kristen (Doodle) and loving brother to the late Colm and John. He is deeply mourned and will be greatly missed by his brothers and sisters, Alan, Mary (Kenny), Nancy (McAuliffe), Paddy and Kevin, grandchildren Meg, Hannah and Grace, sisters-in-law Rena, Brenda, Kathleen and Marion, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, his wide circle of friends, and his former colleagues at Trinity College Dublin. Due to rising Covid numbers the funeral will be strictly private. A commemoration of Brendan’s life will be held in 2022. Donations, if desired, may be made to Áras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel, Co Kerry, or to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

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KENNELLY, - Brendan, (poet and Professor Emeritus, TCD) (Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, and Trinity College Dublin, died October 17, 2021 peacefully in the gentle and loving care of his family and the staff at Áras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel, Co Kerry, after a long illness borne with fortitude and acceptance; much loved son of the late Timmie and Bridie (Ahern), beloved

father of the late Kristen (Doodle) and loving brother to the late Colm and John. He is deeply mourned and will be greatly missed by his brothers and sisters, Alan, Mary (Kenny), Nancy (McAuliffe), Paddy and Kevin, grandchildren Meg, Hannah and Grace, sisters-in-law Rena, Brenda, Kathleen and Marion, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, his wide circle of friends, and his former colleagues at Trinity College Dublin. Due to rising Covid numbers the funeral will be strictly private. A

commemoration of Brendan’s life will be held in 2022.

Donations, if desired, may be made to Áras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel, Co Kerry, or to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Ar dheis lámh

Dé go raibh a anam dílis.