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Tipperary / Re: Patrick Fennelly
« on: Thursday 05 April 12 20:08 BST (UK) »
My grandfather was also Patrick Fennelly, he was one of eleven brothers born in County Cork; most of them went to America to build the railway but he joined the army and eventually gained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was a keen boxer; in fact, in 1924 he coached the British Olympic boxing team.
When he left the army he was given a grace and favour house in Bushey Park called the White Lodge. He was very famous for his daily constitutionals around the park, followed closely by a couple of chickens a cat and a dog. I remember visiting him when I was a small child and although he could kill a man with his bare hands in a matter of seconds, I remember him to be the gentlest, loving and kindest grandad.
When he left the army he was given a grace and favour house in Bushey Park called the White Lodge. He was very famous for his daily constitutionals around the park, followed closely by a couple of chickens a cat and a dog. I remember visiting him when I was a small child and although he could kill a man with his bare hands in a matter of seconds, I remember him to be the gentlest, loving and kindest grandad.