Thousands bid farewell to GAA legend

TO the thousands of admirers that came from across the country to pay their final respects, he was Tim Kennelly, the powerful, battle-hardened Kerry footballer and winner of five All-Ireland medals.

Thousands bid farewell to GAA legend
Mon, 12 Dec, 2005 - 00:00
Donal Hickey

Kennelly was a man that enjoyed it best when the going was toughest.

He was a hero to them all.

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