Richard (Dick) KENNEALLY

Sincere condolences to the Kenneally family on Dick’s passing. Dick was a fixture in the Croke Park Handball Centre and a huge supporter of Dublin handball. May he rest in peace.

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dick — a man whose hands were as skilled at playing handball as they were at squeezing out tunes from his beloved accordion.

Dick brought life, laughter, and rhythm wherever he went, often with a clever quip ready to go and a story just waiting to be told. Whether on the court or at a gathering, he had that rare knack for lifting spirits and leaving smiles.

To his sons Richie and David, and to the extended Kinneally family, we offer our heartfelt sympathies. Know that his warmth, wit, and passion live on through you. Dick’s memory will echo not just in the halls of the handball alley, but in the music he shared and the lives he touched.

May he rest in peace — and may the great ceilí above be all the better now that he’s arrived, accordion in hand.

It is with great sadness that we heard of Dick's passing, and our condolences to David, Richie and Alan and the extended Kenneally family and to Dicks myriad of friends. Dick was one of the greatest personalities we had in the handball world. Not only was he a clever handball player who won many titles but he was also a strong advocate and activist when Dublin Handballers and the local community around Croke Park sought to be treated fairly by the Croke Park GAA in relation to handball and community facilities. This resulted in the provision of a new €12m centre for the community and handballers. Many years ago, Dick was also co-founder of the The Concerned GAA Members Association, that created quite a stir in the media at the time and was very helpful in advancing our project with the GAA leading as it did to the setting up of a €150,000 Trust Fund for promotion of Dublin handball among our youth.
To friends who had suffered loss, Dick was thoughtful and compassionate and on anniversaries would send flowers to let them know that their loved one was not forgotten.
Dick was very proud of his family, and was inseparable from the love of his life the late Teresa, his rock, whom he has now joined in the next world.
As mentioned at the beautiful service for him, Dick was the lovable rogue that we all loved, the man of highest integrity that we all admired, and the gentleman that we were privileged to know.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

So sad to hearing of the passing of Dick recently, my sincerest condolences to Ritchie and David and the wider Kenneally family on their loss.

Dick was a one off character and we had some craic over the year in the club and especially on social media and he will be sadly missed by his friends in the Handball club.

Rest in peace Dick till we meet again...

Our deepest condolences to the Kenneally family on the passing of Dick, all our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Dick was a great handballer, the best in the Handball Club as he always told me and there was always great craic over the years especially when Dick brought his accordian to get the craic going. Dick had some great photos of years gone by in the club which he generously allowed us to use on social media.

Disk was an amazing character over the years and he will be sadly missed by all his friends in the Handball Club and the wider handballer family.

May Dick rest in peace...

Sincere sympathy to Richards sons, and extended family on their sad
loss.

Deepest sympathy to the Kenneally family, fond childhood memories
of Richard RIP

My sincere condolences to all of the kenneally family on the very sad passing of Dick. Rest in peace Dick.

Dick, I only knew you for 12 years but I felt I knew you all my life. I will miss our great chats, your wit and banter.
Ray (grandad to Lucy and Tim at 98a)

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Dick. My condolences to David and Richard and all his relatives and friends. Dick was one of the great handball players at Croke Park and a pleasure to be in his company. A great singer and all round gentleman. He brought a smile to those that knew him. May you rest in peace Dick.

Richard and David - we are so very sad & sorry to hear about your dad. We hope your fond memories of him bring you some comfort in the days to come. Dick was a most treasured friend & neighbour of ours since we moved onto the road in 2013 an we will miss him dearly. Kind-hearted, quick-witted & always so generous.

My sincere sympathy to the Kenneally Family on the sad death of Dick. Dick was a good Handballer who played for many years in the Co. Dublin Handball championships and was a great friend to every one he met in the handball world. Unfortunately due to my being away I wiil be unable to attend the funeral.
May Dick's soul rest in peace.
Tony Buckley

David and Richard, so very sad to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great neighbour, always there to lend a hand, doing jobs for everyone and entertaining with his accordian playing in the back garden. He always watched out for mam too, particularly in the later years of her life. Rest in peace Dick.

Deepest sympathy Richie on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace 🙏x

Deepest sympathy to David and Richard on the passing of you’re Dad May he Rest In Peace

Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Sincere condolences to the Kenneally family. May he Rest in Peace.

Sorry to hear about the passing of dick condolences to david and Richard.may he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to David and Richard on the passing of their Dad. Dick was a wonderful neighbour. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My heartfelt and sincere condolences to all of Richard's family his extended family members and his huge circle of friends at this sad time
Rest in eternal and everlasting peace Richard.
Padraig'F O Ghormain
Bidvest Noonan Security.
Mallow General Hospital.