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The name "Kenny" in Ireland is derived from a number of sources including the native Gaelic O'Cionnaoith Sept, who were based in Counties Galway and Tyrone. Other descendants may derive from English or French settlers who arrived into County Wexford. The name is among the eighty most frequently found in the country.

Meaning of the "Kenny" Coat of Arms

Gold - Generosity and elevation of the mind

Blue - Truth and Loyalty

Green - Hope, joy, and loyalty in love

Crescents - One who has been honored by the sovereign hope of greater glory

Leaves - Eternal and affectionate remembrance

Helmet - Denotes wisdom and security in defense, strength, and protection

"Nora E. Rider", my mother-2nd from left-front row, and "Christopher T. Kenny", my father-2nd from right-front row, were wed on December 26,1938

The Claddagh is a heart being held by a pair of hands with a crown above. A symbol of love and friendship. The hands are friendship, the crown is loyalty, the heart is love.

From left to right is me with my brother, Chistopher, born in Manchester, England and my sister, Dorothy, born in Ballina, Ireland.

To my sons, Brian and Buddy

A son is a first smile that you never forget.
He's tiny footsteps that fill your heart with pride.
He's the skinned knees and messy hair,
as well as pride and frustration.
A son can be grown-up and mature,
yet still be your little boy,
A child and an adult rolled into one.
As he becomes an adult, you see
the love you have given him passed on and shared.
And he blesses your life by proving
to be the type of man
you always hoped and prayed

he'd grow up to be.

My son, Brian and his wife, Dawn

My son, Buddy