RIP: Tributes paid to 'pure gentleman' who was dedicated to Confey GAA

Tributes have poured in for a Leixlip, Co Kildare man who has been remembered as “a pure gentleman” who was dedicated to Confey GAA.

Michael (Mick) Sweeney - Leixlip, Kildare / Newtowncashel, Longford - passed away peacefully on September 21 2026, surrounded by his loving family, and in the wonderful care of the staff at Connolly Hospital.

Mick is the beloved husband of Catherine; he is predeceased by his parents James and Margaret and his sister Carmel.

Mick will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife, brothers Jimmy, Leo and his twin brother Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace.

Mick will be reposing at his home in Leixlip (Eircode W23 N2HO) on Wednesday evening (September 23) between 6pm and 8pm.

The removal will take place on Thursday morning (September 24) to the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.

Mick’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following the link below.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Webstream

Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/confey-parish

Tributes paid to Mick on RIP.ie include the following: “Deepest condolences to Catherine, Jimmy, Leo, Tom and the extended Sweeney family on the sad passing of Mick. He was a pure gentleman. His commitment, love and dedication to Confey GAA was incredible and impossible to quantify. Always good for a chat, slagging and general 'divilment'. Your day was always uplifted after a chat with Mick. A genuine club Legend! Confey GAA will not be the same again.”

And: “Deepest sympathy to Catherine and the Sweeney family, may Mick's gentle soul rest in peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “Deepest Sympathy to Catherine, Tom, Jimmy, Leo and the extended Sweeney Families on the sad passing of Mick. May he Rest in Peace.”

And another added: “Sincere condolences to Catherine, Jimmy, Tom , Leo and the extended Sweeney Family on the sad passing of Mick. He was totally dedicated to the Confey community. Mick was an absolute gentleman, a true friend and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”