Edward Patrick Sweeney

On the 17th February 2025, suddenly at his home, Edward (Ed), son of the late Edward Patrick Sweeney (Templemore, Co. Tipperary) and Emily Sweeney (née Thursby, Liverpool UK.) died peacefully aged 90 years. Former miner (Hilton Main Colliery UK), Schoolmaster (Bluecoat C of E school, Dudley UK) and Company Director of EPS Construction (Northern) Ltd, and latterly retired in Ireland since 2003.

Beloved husband of Eileen (née Lewis) and a well regarded and loved Brother in Law of Patricia Hall and Lynn Lewis UK and late Brother in Law Michael. Uncle to Julie, Joanne and Michael, Great Uncle to Bradley, Hannah, Theo and George, and Great great uncle to Rosa (all UK). A loyal and true friend to many, he will be sadly missed and fondly remembered with great affection for his kind, gentle and modest manner and great sense of fun and generosity.

Sincerest thanks to The HSE Home Help, Public Nursing, and the Medical and Day Care Centre teams plus Drinagh Pharmacy staff in Bantry for their excellent and kind support which allowed Ed to be cared for at home these past five years. Also sincere thanks to the Ambulance, Garda and Medical Team who attended Ed at his passing.

Reposing at Coakley’s Funeral Home, Chapel Street, Bantry, P75 YW58 on Tuesday Feb 25th from 4pm to 5.30pm. Private funeral service to be held at 1pm on Wednesday February 26th at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, (to view live stream click here). followed by a reception at ; The Carragaline Hotel, Main Street, Carragaline, Co. Cork.

Family flowers only please but donations in lieu would be gratefully accepted and may be made to;_

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, (donate here)

British Heart Foundation UK, (donate here)

Breakthrough Cancer Research Ireland, (donate here)

Cancer Research UK, (donate here)

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland, (donate here)

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