Joe Sweeney

8 Hillcrest, Stonebridge, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Kevinsfort, Sligo and Corrigeen, Co. Roscommon.

5 Mar, 2022

The death has occurred suddenly of Joe Sweeney. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Josephine and his siblings Michael Francis, Carmel and Noel. Deeply regretted by his partner Anna Ryan, his children Carmen McDermottroe (Coolaney), Noelle Galvan (Ballisodare), Joseph (Collooney), Trevor (Castletroy, Co. Limerick), Joanne Lydon (Dubai) and their mother Mary Sweeney (Ballisodare).
He will be sadly missed by his partner, children, his much loved and adored grandchildren Alli, Reuben, Sophia, Joseph Sebastian, Jessica, Carter, Megan, Brody, Jonathan, Amelia and Theodore, brother Des (Galway), sisters Mary (Strokestown), Patricia (UK) and Martha (Tulsk), sons-in-law Noel, Simon and Phillip, daughter-in-law Avril, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence in Dromahair (F91N7C3) on Tuesday from 2:00pm to 8:00pm . Funeral will arrive to The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Wednesday afternoon for Requiem mass at 1:00pm. Funeral will proceed to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden for burial after.
You can stream Joe’s funeral mass live by clicking ‘Live Stream’ below.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.


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52 Comments

  1. Deepest sympathy to all the Sweeney family and extended families on the passing of Joe. May he Rest In Peace.

  2. We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to all Joes family.We would be there if we possibly could.We will miss Joe at all the family gatherings and we used to look forward to meeting and chatting with him.

  3. Condolences to Anna and Joe family. May he rest in peace

  4. Our deepest condolences to Joanne and the Sweeney Family as this sad time. May he rest in peace.

  5. Sincere condolences to you all on Joe’s sudden passing May he Rest in Peace

  6. We are so deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Uncle Joe, our hearts go out to you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers. With lots of love Blaithin, Tony, Meara and Isla xx

  7. So sorry to hear the sad news of Joe’s passing may he rest in peace. Sincere sympathy to Joe, Carnen and all your family at this very sad time.

  8. Carmen, Noel , family and friends we are deeply sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our deepest sympathies & condolences from Kathleen, Pat&Sheila and all the Bruen family .

  9. Carmen & Noel , family and friends we are deeply sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our deepest sympathies & condolences from Kathleen, Pat&Sheila and all the Bruen family .

  10. My Sincere Sympathy to Noelle and all the Family on the sudden Death of Joe.I knew him for 50 years and have very good memories of our association socialy and in Business .He was a Gentleman in every sense of the word and a pleasure to have known.
    May he Rest in Peace.

  11. Our deepest condolences to the Sweeney family on the passing of Joe. Thinking of you all at this tough time.

  12. Our most sincere sympathy to all the Sweeney family on the sudden passing of Joe. Our thought’s and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    RIP Joe

  13. There are no words that are enough. Our thoughts are with you Carmen and all your family.

  14. Our heart and thoughts are with you Noelle, Carmen, Joe, Trevor, Joanne and Mary. Heartbreaking to lose a loved one, especially so suddenly. We hope you find solace in each other x

  15. My sincere condolences to you all on Joe’s passing. RIP Joe

  16. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Joe was such a character and will be missed by us all at Card Connection.

  17. Sharing in your sadness as we think about Uncle Joe. We are shocked and stunned by the news and so very sorry for your loss.

  18. Condolences to all the family on the passing of Joe. May he RIP. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a sad time.

  19. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

  20. So shocked at the sad news of Joe’s passing.
    Thinking of you all at this time.
    Rest in peace Joe.

  21. Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing off Joe. Thinking of you all at this very difficult and heartbreaking time, may he Rest in peace.

  22. We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Uncle Joe. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Make he rest in peace.
    Serena, Dave, Noah & Kian

  23. Sincere condolences to Anna and the Sweeney family. May he rest in peace

  24. Thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    Anne McLoone & family London

  25. You will be missed, very much, Uncle Joe – always the life and soul of every party. You definitely lived your life, to the fullest.

    Heartfelt condolences to all the family, I know you will be heartbroken.

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers. X

  26. Deepest sympathies to Trevor, Avril, Theodore and all the Sweeney family on the passing of your dear dad Joe. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace x

  27. Sincere sympathy to all Joe,s family and extended family

  28. Mary condolences on the loss of your brother, may he rest in peace.

  29. My sincere condolences to Joanne, Trevor, Carmen, Noelle, Joe and Mary. So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Joe.

  30. Noelle, Carmen, Joe, Trevor, and Joanne – we are so sad to hear of the passing of your beloved father. Our deepest sympathy and aroha (love) to you all at this time. May your memories of your dad live in your hearts forever. Rest in peace Joe. XXXXXX

  31. So sorry for your loss,You are all in my prayers.

  32. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, deepest condolences Carmen , Noelle and all your family. May your dad rest in peace

  33. Sincere condolences to all the Sweeney family, relatives and friends on the sudden passing of Joe..
    A true gentleman….
    Rest in peace

  34. My condolences to Carmen, Joseph and all the Sweeney family on the passing of your Dad. May he Rest in Peace. Thinking of you at this very sad time.

  35. Sending our deepest condolences to all the family on the sad passing off Joe, may he rest in peace.

  36. Sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Joe to all of the Sweeney family. May Joe rest in peace.

  37. My sympathy to all Joe’s family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.May Joe rest in peace

  38. My Deepest sympathy to all the family on Joe’s sudden passing.
    May he RIP.
    Angela

  39. A classy Gent that will be truly missed! Rest in peace uncle Joe! Thoughts are with all of Joe’s family, friends and loved ones x

  40. RIP Uncle Joe – such a large character who will be sorely lost by all.
    Condolences to all the family.

  41. Our deepest condolences to you Joanne and your family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

  42. Deepest Sympathy to all the Sweeney Family on the sad passing of Joe. Sorry to have missed you on calling to the house on Monday last.

  43. Our deepest condolences to all the family on the sad passing off Joe, may he rest in peace.

  44. Deepest sympathies for your loss. May Joe rest in peace

  45. Deepest sympathy to Anna and the Sweeney family on the sad and sudden passing of Joe.We have many fond memories of special times together in Dublin and Sligo.Joe was a wonderful family man with a kind and generous spirit. With caring thoughts Rita (Ryan) ,Dave,Sarah and Nicola Torrans

  46. We are so sorry to hear the sad news of your Dad’s passing Noelle and Trevor and all the Sweeney family. May he rest in peace

  47. Rest in peace Uncle Joe. A gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him.

    Condolences to all the family.

  48. Our deepest condolences to Anna and all the Sweeney family on Joe’s sudden passing. May he rest in peace.

  49. Rest in Peace Joe you will be missed around Dromahair.

    From your neighbours at number 10.

    Thinking of Anna and Joe’s Family at this sad time.

    Sara and the girls.

  50. Deepest condolences to all the family on Joe’s passing. May he rest in peace. Dettie Beirne & Family

  51. May Joe rest in peace worked with him for many years in ballyshannon rip

  52. Heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. We will miss you Uncle Joe.
    May he rest in peace.
    Love Avril Seán and Elliott

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