Patrick Sweeney

With deepest sympathies to Rita, Roseanne and all the Sweeney family of the passing of Pat. From all the Ryan Family, Priory Grove

To Rita and family
So sorry to hear about the passing of Pat.
I have happy memories of his visits to my mum (his first cousin Pearl)
Rest in Peace Pat.

To Rita and the Sweeney Family - My deepest condolences for the loss of Pat. It was a pleasure to know him during my brief visits to Dublin to see the Ward side of the family. He was such a lovely gentleman who always made me laugh with great stories and fun facts. He will be greatly missed.

Deepest sympathy to Rita for the loss of Pat and to the Sweeney family. Our condolences to you all.

Rita, Roseanne, David, Paul and Niall. Sincere sympathy on Pat’s death. Mount Merrion Parish has lost a great friend and long-time colleague. Since he retried over ten years ago from his active involvement as a Volunteer Sacristan, Minister of the Word, official Parish Photographer, Communications Committee Member and Chairperson and monitor of the Parish Archives, we still talk about how he kept us challenged and entertained in the sacristy on Sunday mornings with interesting facts and stories collected from his other involvements in the Central Catholic Library and the Maritime Institute. Pat will be remembered forever in Mount Merrion - because in years to come whenever the story of the Parish is told, the photographs of so many of the landmark moments will have his professional stamp on the back of them. We pray that your memories of happy family times together will carry you through the months and years ahead. May he rest in peace.

It has been our good fortune & privilege to be neighbours of Pat & Rita for over 24 years . You never met Pat without leaving in better humour than he found you !
We miss him .
Our sincere condolences to Rita ,David ,Paul ,Roseanne ,Niall & all the family.

Deepest sympathy to all the Sweeney family on the death of Pat. As a long time and valued member of the Board of the Central Catholic Library his contributions were always insightful and helpful. A thorough gentleman who was excellent company may he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to Rita and family. Pat was a great supporter of the Central Catholic Library. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.

Sincere condolences on the death of Pat to Rita and family. What a long life filled with so much activity for family, Church , Central Catholic Library, Stella Maris and the Maritime Institute of Ireland not forgetting his professional work. We had many a conversation over the years . Both of us involved in Stella Maris ( my stint before Pat's time ) and then the MII.
He has gone to his eternal reward having run the race and kept the faith.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Condolences to the Sweeney family on the passing of Pat.

Pat was a valued member of our Board for many years. Requiescat in Pace. Deepest sympathies to Rita and the family.

Rita, Paul, Roseanne, David, Niall - sincere condolences on the loss of a really wonderful man.

We in the Parish of Mount Merrion had the pleasure of Pat's input, and steadfast commitment over so many years - his time as a Sacristan, Minister of the Word, Chairperson of the Communications Committee, Parish Photographer, and archivist showed great support to the faith of the Parish community.

Personally, I spent so many Sunday mornings over 20 years with Pat discussing the latest updates on naval matters, his writings, the Maritime Institute, journalism, and parish happenings - he is greatly missed, and will continue to be remembered very fondly.

Go gclúdaí Dia é.

Liam

Condolences to Rita and all the family.
Pat and Rita have been so welcoming to us as neighbours in recent years. Pat was a gentleman and will be missed by us all. Rest in peace.

Pat recruited me into the Maritime Institute of Ireland in 1980 when I was a Cadet onboard the L.E. AISLING. I am still a proud member. My father had served with Colonel Tony Lawlor our founding President. Pat would regularly visit the various ships I served in over my career to stay up to date on Naval Service affairs and developments. Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences on your great loss. " The Life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living" M.T. Cicero. Ár Dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam

Dear Rita, David, Paul, Roseanne, Niall and the extended Sweeney family- Please accept my sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Patrick: beloved husband, father and grandfather.As President Emeritus of the Maritime Institute of Ireland, PAT will forever be remembered for his passionate support for everything/every person associated with Ireland’s Maritime Heritage. PAT was a magnificent inspiration to me and a really loyal and wonderful supporter of all my efforts to highlight the amazing life and legacy of John Philip Holland: Inventor of the Modern Submarine.In addition, PAT was so justifiably proud of The Maritime Institute of Ireland’s Headquarters and Museum in Dún Laoighre. Ar láimh Dé go raibh anam uasal PAT- Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Le fíor-chomhbhrón, Tony Duggan, Cork.

May his gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the family at the loss of a great supporter of the maritime heritage of the country.

On behalf of all of us in Stella Maris Seafarers Centre, we wish to extend to Rita, Roseanne, David, Paul and Niall, our sincere sympathy and condolences on the awfully sad occasion of Pat's death - RIP. Spanning 30+ years as a most valued and loyal volunteer member he will stand out in our thoughts for all the ways he made the visiting seafarers most welcome and was so generous with his time.

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Pat had a unique career over decades photographing ships in the morning, processing them and marketing them that evening. I enjoyed the interrogation and chats as he searched for stories for the Maritime Institute's magazine. He will be sorely missed by his loving family and many friends. Ar deis De go raibh a anam, dilis.

Deepest sympathy to David, and all the family, on the death of your beloved father. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to Rita and family on the sad passing of Patrick. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to Rita and Family on the passing of Pat.
A dear friend, great historian, photographer and fellow member of the Maritime Institute and Museum over many years.
May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to you Rita and all the family on the passing of Pat. We remember him very fondly, particularly from his friendship with our parents over many years. He had such an active and productive life. May Pat Rest in Peace.

Thinking of Rita & family rip patrick

We, Uyen Tran’s family, would like to express our deepest sympathy in your own great loss. We were deeply saddened to hear this and would like to share the feelings with you. The distance between two countries/two continents cannot stop us to think about Pat and your family. In our hearts, his good memories are always with us.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your beloved husband and father.
May Patrick rest in eternal peace.

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A gentleman who's interest in all maritime matters was incredible. I enjoyed dealing with him through the Mercantile Marine office.

A true Gentleman. He will be fondly remembered in Mount Merrion.,

A man after my own heart in asserting this country’s extraordinary maritime heritage. Rest In peace.