R.I.P Tim Kennelly

[Jeffers1984]

Originally posted by timthefish
just awful. did he have a recent history of poor health of any kind or was this a complete surprise?

Back in 01 when Tadhg made his debut Tim couldn't make it to Australia as he was in hospital.
That is all i could recall.

[katie-scarlett]

Originally posted by Damien
How terrible

So glad he got to see the massive gamble his soon took 5 years ago pay off in a big way September though.

Amen to that.

[stellation]

Horrible news, he seemed like a lovely man.

[Charlie]

Originally posted by Damien
How terrible

So glad he got to see the massive gamble his soon took 5 years ago pay off in a big way September though.

True... it's sad that he'll never see Tadhg play in his All-Ireland final. Tadhg is much more likely to leave now, but who could blame him?

[Jeffers1984]

Originally posted by Charlie
True... it's sad that he'll never see Tadhg play in his All-Ireland final. Tadhg is much more likely to leave now, but who could blame him?

Yep, i'm now resigned to the fact as i was before the tragedy that he will leave at the end of his contract. I can't blame Tadhg, it was his child hood dream to win an all Ireland and i will wish him all the best. He doesn't owe us anything.

[BonBon]

That's really bad. I got to meet him this year. He looked well. I'm glad he got to see Tadhg win a Premiership.

RIP.

[AussieAnge]

Terribly sad news for the Kennelly family, our thoughts are with them. Far too young. Hopefully Tadhg can win an All-Ireland in honour of his Dad.

[Dave]

Very sad but part of life unfortunately.

RIP

[swansrock4eva]

So sad RIP Tim, and thoughts to Tadhg and the other Kennelly family members

[SimonH]

Thoughts and condolences to Tadhg and family.

Even the greatest sporting achievement doesn't compare in importance with immediate family; everyone will be understanding if Tadhg does whatever is best for him and his clan after this tragic news.

[Justice]

This must be really devastating for Tadhg and his family.

I hope the club is able to organise some sort of commiserative gesture in respect to Tadhg and his father.

A perpetual scholarship for a young Gaelic footballer to train with Sydney, in a professional sporting environment, could be one idea.

Slainte

Justice

[Ablett_20]

Such sad news. I was so shocked when I heard.

R.I.P Tim Kennelly

[j s]

Originally posted by BonBon
That's really bad. I got to meet him this year. He looked well. I'm glad he got to see Tadhg win a Premiership.

RIP.

I also spoke to him briefly (just congrats to Tadhg, etc) when I discovered he was standing almost next to me in the crowd at the tickertape parade. He was a very happy man.

Like others I think this now makes it almost certain that Tadhg will return to Ireland. My hope is that he will have quick success and then return to Sydney.

[Destructive]

Tragic.

My thoughts are with Tadgh and his family.

[Glenn]

Very sad news indeed, my condolences to Tadgh and all his family

R.I.P Tim Kennelly