Seamus Sweeney (Mac Suibhne)

We will never forget Séamus he was not just our doctor but also our friend.
We attended his funeral in Powerstown, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Little ones please know that your 'Dada' was a very special person.
Melissa and John,
Kilkenny.

I was terribly upset to hear of this tragedy having only spoken to Seamus recently. Please accept by condolences. Brian O'Shea, WICKLOW

Please accept my condolences. I knew Seamus briefly - we worked together in Brussels this year for an EU evaluation. He struck me as a kind, gentle, funny man. Everyone on the EU team is shocked and saddened by the news. I wish his family the very best at this difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Seamus.
A huge loss to you, the children and to Kilkenny psychiatry.

I remember our days training in St. Pats and then later studying for our exams together fondly. Seamus you were kind, funny measured, well read and an absolute gentleman. Aoife it just seems so unfair - we are devastated for your loss and our sincerest condolences to you and your family .

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Seamus’ untimely passing. He is a pillar of my childhood memories of school, with his early genius at maths and his talent with the English language, the powers of his imagination were impressive even then. We were never in contact since but we chose similar vocations and in recent years I had learned of his published stories and that came as no surprise to me. I read some of them and they were captivating. My heart goes out to his wife and children... the world has lost a shining soul. Mo chomhbhrón libh go léir ag an trócaire ama seo. - Dr Hilary R Nash (née Buttle) St Theresas Primary School, Dublin, class of 1990

Séamus was a gentle giant and a genius, always so respectful of his patients and colleagues and so unassuming of the hugely positive impact his kindness and brilliance had on others. I consider it a privilege to have known and worked with him and to have learned from his integrity. The loss for his family, community and the HSE is immeasurable.

Deepest sympathy to Aoife and family at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

So sorry to hear of this. A wonderful kind decent gentleman. Strength to his wife and kids.

My sincere condolences to Dr McSuibhne’s family and friends. I will always remember the kindness and compassion he showed me as an outpatient of the DOP, Kilkenny.
May he Rest In Peace

A true gentleman, always kind and willing to help. My deepest condolences Aoife to you and your family. May he rest in peace.

Aoife, Shocked and very saddened by this awful news. Deepest condolences to you all.
Pat O’Sullivan

My sincere condolences to you his family and friends I never had the pleasure of meeting Dr MacSuibhne, but his reputation was wonderful. Everyone considered him a blessing to the health services in Kilkenny.I have in the past spoken to staff and service users in Kilkenny. He was so highly respected and admired, sadly we have lost a great Doctor, and sadly, you have all a lost a shining light and great friend. May his gentle souls Rest In Peace. A Kilkenny resident.

I have fond memories of Seamus from my time in university. A hugely talented and learned man with interests in literature, writing, language and politics as well as his love of medicine. A real polymath and a true gentleman. Sincere condolences to Seamus’s family and friends on this tragic loss. May he Rest In Peace.

Don’t know the family just so sad on a day out with family for such a tragedy deepest sympathy thinking of you all.

Dr Aoife,

On behalf of my family I offer our condolences at this sad time. You and Dr. Séamus were so good to our uncle, Michael O’Leary in 2012 and the care provided to him in St Luke’s DOP Kilkenny and in St Finbarr’s Cork will never be forgotten.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

You such a good doctor helped us both any way you could our condolence to his wife and family

Don't know this family but its so sad out for a family day ...my the good lord look after your family..as you rest in peace.

I worked with Seamus when he was an Intern in ENT in the Mater Hospital. He was such a gentleman and a great person. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Sincere sympathy to Aoife and family, also to Seamus’s mother and brother on your tragic loss.

Sincere sympathy from the Doctors and Staff at Graiguenamanagh Health Centre. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam dílis.

Dr Aoife Corcoran,

On behalf of my brother Denis Whitney (previously an in-patient at POD, Kilkenny) I'd like to express our sympathy.

You were very kind to Denis during his time at DOP, St. Lukes.

Ber Bradley

Comhbhrón ó chroí libh ag an am uaigneach seo. Sólás Dé daoibh uilig.

A man who was by my side through it all. A Saint in heaven now

Aoife & Family... Our deepest heartfelt sympathy at this sad time for you all...

Seamus, you were a truly great friend and a kind, brilliant man. Deepest sympathy and love to Aoife, Eimear, Dearbhla and Donnacha, and of course to your mum and Eamon. Rest well, dear friend.