Brendan Kennelly

Condolences to all the Kennellys. What a legacy from a "Bally" man.

We wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to Alan,Mary, Nancy, Paddy,Kevin and grandchildren on the sad passing of Brendan. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Brendan's death brought back bittersweet memories of my deceased daughter Katy's wonderful study abroad trip to Ireland in the summer of1989. She took the "Encounter Ireland" course at Trinity College and had Prof. Kennelly as an instructor. I have his Love of Ireland poetry book that he inscribed for her. She loved his classes. I was so glad she was able to take that memorable trip as she died exactly 2 years later of a spinal cord tumor at the age of 23 years.
May Brendan rest in peace.

Brendan was a genius, Despite his intellect he was always so humble. He was an example for the rest of us. I never met brilliant Brendan but I admired him. May I convey my sympathy to his granddaughters and his friends. You’re pride is Brendan is justified. May he rest in peace. Take care, Anne

Deepest sympathy to Nancy and the Mcauliffe family & the Kennelly families on the passing of Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the Kennelly Family. There are fond memories of wonderful meetings with Brendan over many years. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Dublin's streets are lonely without you, Brendan.

Our deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Brendan, May he rest in peace.
The family are in our thoughts and prayers.

I never got the opportunity to talk to him (unfortunately). I used to see him frequently walking
down Baggot Street. His poetry will live on forever and provide comfort. Thank you, Brendan for a life well lived.

Brendan’s charm ,talent enthusiasm and affection which he shared so openly will be remembered by so many!
“Have a great time where you are now. “

Phil (O’Connor) walsh

Sincere sympathies to Liam and all the family, relatives and friends of Brendan on his recent passing.
May he rest in peace Amen.

Deepest sympathy to the kennelly family on the Death off Brendan. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen
Marina & Jerry Mc Sherry Lisselton

My deep and sincere condolences to Brendan Kennelly's family - Alan, Paddy, Kevin, Mary, and Nancy, and grandchildren My condolences too on the death of Doodle.
David Shanks,
A 1960s star-struck student at Kennelly lectures in Trinity and one who later met him socially and journalistically, via The Irish Times. He was very kind, eloquent and entertaining. I always called him "Sir" - and he me "Shanks" (affectionately I think.). I now realise there was only a half-dozen years between us. But he certainly deserves the "Sir"..
DS

Sincere sympathy to all the Kennelly family on the sad passing of Brendan, especially Paddy, Kathleen & family and Alan, Brenda and family. Brendan had the most magical voice and I could listen to him all day. He is a great loss to Kerry, the literary and educational world but especially to his family. May his gentle soul rest in peace

My deepest sympathy to all the Kennelly family on the passing of Brendan. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this tough time. May Brendan Rest in Peace.

I always loved Brendan’s poetry and beautiful speaking voice but a chance encounter on Grafton Street a few years ago made me believe he was a true ‘earth angel’.
Rest in peace Brendan. Sincere sympathies to all his family and friends.

Deepest sympathy to the kennelly family on the Death off Brendan may his gentle soul rest in peace

I walked through Trinity College this morning and thought of how lovely it was to meet Brendan there. May he rest in peace - he will be greatly missed.

Our deepest sympathies to the Kennelly family on the sad passing of Brendan. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to the Kennelly family on the sad passing of Brendan May he rest in Peace

Our deepest sympathies to Brendan’s family at this very sad time. Brendan was unique and a great man who had time for everyone. His voice was immediately engaging and there was always humour and laughter in his story telling. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann ach cheapaim nach bhfuil sé imithe uainn ach imithe romhainn. May he Rest in Peace.

SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL THE KENNELLY FAMILY
ON THE DEATH OF BRENDAN
MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Our sincere sympathy to Mary, Gus and all the Kennelly family on the sad passing of Brendan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My deepest sympathy to the Kennelly family on the sad passing of Brendan May his gentle soul rest in Peace

Sincere sympathies to the Kennelly family. May Brendan rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the Kennelly family on the sad passing of Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Farewell to a Colossus from the Irish academic world. He joins the pantheon of the great and the good in his heavenly home. Professor Kennelly blazed a trail for us callow youths in Tarbert's St. Ita's College under the aegis of the mighty Miss McKenna and her team of super teachers. You were a great friend of glorious Balybunion for many years. My late Father and Grandfather were your close neighbours in Ballylongford many moons ago. Suaimhneas siorai to a most unpretentious and humble man. Greatly missed..

Our Sincere Sympathy to the McAuliffe and Kennelly Families on the passing of Brendan RIP

Our Deepest Sympathy to all the McAuliffe and Kennelly Families on the passing of Brendan. It was a joy to hear him speak and we loved his appearances on the Late Late show. He was pure genius. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Alan and all the Kennelly family may Brendan rest in peace

I had the honour of hear Brendan speak and recite some of his work on a few occasions.
I can still picture him on stage and he had the audence in the palm of his hands clinging to ever word
A lovely man so down to earth. Rest in Peace Brendan.
Sincere sympathy to all the Kennelly family.

Sincere sympathy to all the Kennelly family on the passing of your dear Brendan. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Le comhbhrón do mhuintir Kennelly ar bás Brendan. Ciarraíodh iontach ar lár. RIP.

Sincere sympathy to all the Kennelly family on the death of their beloved Brendan.
May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to The Kennelly Families on Brendan's passing. May he find Eternal Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Alan, Brenda & extended Kennelly family on the passing of Brendan. May he rest in peace.

RIP BRENDA. Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family.

Regrettably I never had the privilege of meeting Brendan but I always admired him. I loved to see and hear his interviews, the twinkle in his eyes, the smile that lit up the room and most of all that beautiful, soft distinctive voice. So sad that voice has now been silenced but his legacy lives on forever. Heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved him. He is now reading poetry for the angels.

Condolences to all the family. Rest in Peace. Brendan.

Our sincere sympathy to the McAuliffe and Kennelly family on the passing of Brendan rip.

Deepest sympathy to the Kennelly family on the sad loss of Brendan .A literary genus who had the rare gift of being able to touch the common man/woman .May his gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all the Kennelly family on the passing of Brendan.A force of Nature with those smiling eyes and dimpled chin sounding like a wind from the south with a honeyed mouth.Rest in heavenly peace.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad time r.i.p. Brendan . He was a lovely man ...

Sincere condolences to Brendan’s family at this sad time. We met Brendan many years ago while on a day trip to Dublin and he was so incredibly friendly and sincere. A truly authentic person. May he rest in peace.

Brilliant, Brendan Kennelly,
A native of wonderful Kerry,
His words inspired lots,
His words inspired many;
A wonderful gentleman & poet,
To him I did once write,
I got a charming reply,
Cheerful, uplifting & bright.

A native of Ballylongford,
Born to Timmie & Bridie,
Who created much happiness,
Created much glee;
One of eight,
Six boys, two girls,
Whose spirits all shined,
Like the brightess of pearls.

To go from there,
To be a Trinity Professor,
The beauty & journey of life,
He certainly did explore;
But wherever he went,
Wherever he did roam,
Beautiful Ballylongford,
Was always his spiritual home.

I got to know his brother Father John,
When he lived in Tralee,
At Fatima Home,
Where also lived my auntie;
A large number of Priests & Nuns,
Lived in that beautiful place,
Sitting in morning Mass with them,
You just felt their grace.

A poet of note,
But also with Ballylongford he did play,
He once represented Kerry minors,
At Croke Park the home of the GAA;
He's now with his family team,
Still radiating peace & sunshine,
With lovely God,
Making our life journies easier & fine.

God bless Brendan, family & friends, and all who knew him, always in my prayers, Donnacha.
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Deepest sympathy to the Kennelly family on the passing of Brendan.
Beannacht Dé ar a anam uasal.

Sincere sympathy to all the Kennelly families on the sad passing of Brendan. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to all the Kennelly’s and extended family members on the passing of Brendan, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

One day when talking to Brendan I expressed surprise at a particular partnership that I considered mismatched. His reply? " My mother always said that if you were in love wit a heap of dung you wouldn't see a rotten straw in it." God rest you Brendan

'Bile de phríomhshliocht saoithe is laochra
Bile den choill nár chríon a géaga...'

Comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir Uí Chionnfhaolaidh.

Rip Brendan

God rest you Brendan. Your angelic smile will add to the brightness of Heave. You will be sadly missed down here..

On behalf of all in Kerry GAA at home and abroad I wish to extend our deepest condolences to Alan and the extended Kennelly family on Brendan’s passing. He was a wonderful man who had a deep love and understanding of all things Kerry and the part Gaelic Football and tradition plays in all our lives. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

A Wonderful Man A Wonderful Voice A Wonderful Talent So Kind So Genuine Brendan Rest In Peace Condolences to all his family and friends

Brendan will never die - he will live on forever in our legacy of his poetry.

Sincere sympathy to the Kennelly family on the passing of Brendan. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to Mary and Paddy on the passing of your uncle and brother, respectively. Sincere condolences to all the Kennelly families. May his soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to the Kennelly family at this sad time .

My deepest sympathy to Bridget and family on the passing of your lovely uncle. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Gus and family and the extended Kennelly family on the sad passing of Brendan. May he rest in peace.