Mayo community mourns death of former taxi driver

The death of Michael Sweeney (better known as Mick), Moat, Balla, and formerly Ballyheane, has evoked a great sense of loss in the community.

Widely known and respected, Mick operated a taxi business for many years and he also worked as a bus driver.

A warm tribute to him on social media stated: "Mick was and will always be such a loving, kind and sweet man."

He is sadly missed by loving sons Shane and Simon, and their mother Marie, grandson Alvin, son-in-law Shane, and his eternally loving partner Rose, and her daughters, Ria, Debbie, Shelly and Elaine, extended family, relatives, neighbours, and friends, to whom sympathy is tendered.

Burial takes place today in Balla Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Cronan's Church, Balla.

May his gentle woul rest in peace.