Honoring His Journey From Champion to Chairman, Handball Community Mourns the Loss of Their Icon at 54

Sometimes life throws some of the hardest challenges at people, which they are often unable to overcome. A similar hurdle was faced by the renowned handball sensation Brendan Kennedy, to which he ultimately succumbed, bringing his demise. When Kennedy was spotted enjoying himself to the fullest at a handball game recently, little did he and his fans know about the impending doom that was awaiting the champion athlete. Sadly, shortly after the game, the news shared by Pomeroy Plunkett confirmed his demise, leaving the Tyrone GAA club in a state of shock.

While the Co. Tyrone GAA Club mourns the loss of their beloved member, there are a few questions that seek answers. How did Kennedy die? Was he, in any manner, related to the Tyrone GAA club? Let’s analyze everything that happened and unravel the answers below.

Brendan Kennedy succumbs to handball tragedy and Tyrone GAA Club pays respect

As per the news from Pomeroy Plunkett, Kennedy passed away on Friday, moments after appearing in the handball match. However, the cause of his death has not been confirmed yet. The official statement released by the Plunketts stated that the entire club was in shock following the horrible news. The statement said, “Pomeroy Plunketts are in a profound state of shock after the sudden passing of our club member Brendan ‘Bing’ Kennedy.”

They further described Kennedy as a passionate sports lover who was fond of handball more than anything else. The statement also stressed the character of Brendan ‘Bing’ Kennedy: “It is truly a rare thing in this life to move on from it while doing what you love; Bing Kennedy did just that.” It is also learned from the statement that the 54-year-old left behind his wife Caroline, daughter Fionnuala, a couple of grandchildren, and his son Martin.

Apart from being a master of his game, Kennedy was a skilled professional too. He took on the mantle of the County Board Chair of the GAA Tyrone Club from 2005 to 2010. It was during this time that Kennedy successfully organized the All Ireland Handball Convention for the first time within six countries.

Looking back at his bejeweled career, Kennedy was a true champion.

Brendan Kennedy: A recollection of the past

Kennedy was a skilled handball player right from his younger days. This can be attributed to the fact that he won the 1982 Ulster U13 doubles with Sean McCrory. This triumph earned him the mantle of Tyrone juvenile handball champion. He was also victorious in the Ulster U15 doubles while partnering with the late Bill Corcoran in 1984. ‘Bing’ also holds the record for qualifying in seven straight Ulster finals between 1981 and 1985.

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Once he moved on from being an athlete, Kennedy was successful as a coach as well. Being an underage coach, Kennedy expertly managed the senior ladies’ team after helping to establish the team in 2004. Although the 54-year-old took some time away from coaching recently, he was always close to the game. Kennedy loved coaching the kids and was a pillar in developing and expanding the game among girls.

Essentially Sports pays their due respect and sincerely hopes for Brendan ‘Bing’ Kennedy’s soul to rest in peace.

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