Thomas (Tom) Augustine SWEENEY

So sad to hear of Tom's passing. He was a gentle man full of wonderful stories and lore from the history of our McSweeney family. Sending love to Barbara and all of the family. He is missed.

I have such wonderful memories of our visit with Tom and Barbara when my sister, my niece and her husband visited Ireland in 2016. We still talk about that visit all the time. Tom was so much fun and we loved that he filled us in on lots of the history of our Irish ancestry. I'm only sorry I wasn't able to know him long before that visit in 2016. I send my sincere condolences to Barbara and the family..

Our sincere condolences to the Sweeney family. We are so glad we were able to Tom (and Barbara, of course), when visiting Ireland.

My deepest sympathy to the family on Tom’s sad passing

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of Tom. I recall many enjoyable days of working with Tom in the Department of Education. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Our sincere sympathy to Barbara and family on the sad death of Tom. His Funeral Mass was a most moving celebration of his life. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

A Bhairbre. Comhbhrón leat agus leis an gclann ar bhás Tom. Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh aige.
Máire de Róiste (Ardscoil San Lughaidh tráth)

The staff at Grange pharmacy wish to extend their sympathy to the Sweeney Family at this sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

A gentleman, scholar and a kind colleague and with a unique sense of humour.Deepest sympathies to his wife and family.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Eamon, Louise, Jonah, Ben and the Sweeney family.
Sincere condolences on the loss of Tom, thinking of you all at this sad time, Trish, Anthony, Liam and Manus

Sincere condolences to Eamon and all the Sweeney family on your sad loss.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Laoise, Nick and George.

Our deepest sympathies to all the Sweeney family.
Thinking of you.
Richard, Sid and all the staff

My deep sympathy to all the Sweeney family. We had some great moments together over years in the Department.A great guy always. Rest in Peace, Tom, Amen.

I am sorry to hear about tompassingofmdeepessympathy to Barbara my aunt and my cousins Pearson finuala and Eaton I remember him well from Boluice as a child a gentleman all round Beanacht dhìa lèanna àmam padràic and family Erdington Birmingham

To Barbara and family
Deepest sympathy on Tom’s passing RI P .We worked together in the Department’s Curriculum Unit for a few years I always marvelled at Tom’s great interest in architectural heritage and its place in the curriculum and we had many stimulating discussions on this and other topics

My sincere condolences to the Sweeny family on the passing of Tom.
A noble and distinguished gentleman who often in his healthy days regaled me with his proud lineage as the Sweeny Doe.

I am sad to hear of the death of Tom. I send my sincere sympathy to all members of his family. Tom was a wonderful member of the Inspectorate Team in the Department of Education. At all times he was efficient, hard-working and a credit to his family. RIP. Beannachtaí oraibh go léir.

Hi Fionnuala
I meant to give you my UK mobile number
00 44 73 93 63 55 09
Here 24/7 if I can help in any way
Absolutely know what you are going through
If it's 2am and you can't sleep...call me
I am a light sleeper and phone is beside me
Take good care
Will be thinking of you all tomorrow
Big hugs
Niamh
Oxford UK

We are all so sorry to hear of Toms death. He was one of natures gentlemen and a very great friend of our mother ,May Mc Clintock , Glendooen , our sympaties are with you

Sincerest sympathies to Barbara and all the Sweeney family on the passing of your beloved Tom. He and I worked in adjoining offices in Hawkins House for many years. I found him to be an outstanding professional, great presenter and a most supportive colleague. He will be sadly missed. Ceol na n-aingeal go gcloise sé agus gura móide teaghlach Dé a anam uasal. Oilibhéar

Tom a chara Beannacht Dé le d’anam uasal. Do Barbara & an clann ar gcomhbhrón libh uilig ag an am brónach seo. Chuir muid aithne ar Tom & oraibh le linn gatherings Clann tSuibhne ó 1992 go 2005. Go dtuga Dia misneach daoibh. Solas na bhflaithis do

Sincere Sympathy to Barbara, Fionnuala, Piaras, Eamon & Louise, Jonah and Ben on the death of your beloved husband, dad, dad-in-law and grandad, Tom. May his soul Rest in Peace.

We spent many lovely evenings in his company at the various 'Teacht le Chéile Síol tSuibhne na dTuath' venues, where he held his audience captive with his re-call of detail and the ease with which he delivered his speeches-- with the odd tall tale thrown in! Tom was, indeed, a gentleman and a scholar. He will be sorely missed.

Thinking of you all as you bid 'Slán go Fóill' le Tomás
Cousin, Colette

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney family on the passing of Tom. Beannacht Dé lena anam uasal.

Our deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Tom. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Sad to hear of Tom's passing. He was one of natiures true gentlemen and a model for us all.
Martin Maguire

Hi, please accept my condolences on your sad loss.

Please accept my heart felt condolences on the loss of Tom. He was a giant of a man, a proud Donegaller and the bearer of the illustrious "Mac Suibhne na d'Tuath" lineage, which he bore this with distinction, honour & pride. My abiding memory of Tom is how he regailed us with stories, histories and tales at the Mount Errigal hotel during the Flight of the Earls commemorations (2007). For a brief moment, it was like stepping back in time to the ancient hall of Doe, with the Chief, illustrious guests, clan and Bards! This is how i shall always remember Tom, a gentleman of noble bearing. He will be deeply missed, especially by his family, who now carry the torch of the Sweeney lineage into the future. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air a anam.

Sincere sympathy & prayers to Barbara, Piaras, Fionnuala, Eamon and extended family on the sad loss of Tom. Go raibh leaba i measc na Naomh aige.

sympathy to the sweeney family on the great loss of Tom

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Tom, sincere condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace.

Fionnuala
The statement "A gentleman and a scholar" says it all.
Your Dad was a truly remarkable man and an outstanding educator, in the truest sense of the word.
Mind yourself

My dear Fionnuala
My very sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mum and your brothers
Losing a parent is difficult beyond words. You may not know but your Dad and my late Dad were colleagues in Dept of Education in 1960s until Dad went into TCD in 1967
Mind yourself Fionnuala and the family. I will tune in from Oxford on Sat to offer you all support, albeit from a distance
Big hugs my dear old friend
Niamh Buckley
Oxford UK

My deepest sympathy to the Sweeney family on the sad passing of Tom. I carry many happy memories of times spent in Tom's company in the Department of Education. Tom was passionate about the importance of the study of architecture at 2nd level. He put his many gifts at the service of teachers. His legacy still echoes in classrooms up and down the country. Beannacht Dé lena anam uasal.

Our sincere condolences to the Sweeney family, on Tom’s death. We were so sorry to hear the sad news. He was a lovely man, our thoughts and prayers are with you all .

Our deepest sympathies to all the Sweeney family on the passing of Tom. He was a great neighbour and always had time for a chat when you met him. He will be missed.