George Renny (surgeon)

[2] Renny earned his medical education and degree from the University of Edinburgh; he entered the army as the surgeon's mate in the 67th Regiment in 1775.

Immediately after this event Renny settled in Dublin and after some time he was appointed Surgeon and Physician to the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

Later, as governor and commissioner of the Foundlings’ Hospital, he introduced a programme to treat venereal disease in admitted children.

Renny rendered services to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and was involved in persuading the government to give grants towards construction in St Stephen's Green.

The college paid for the tablet, and the dean and chapter remitted the fees usually charged for placing memorials in the Cathedral.