Patrick C. (Paddy) Sweeney.
Patrick C. Sweeney was born in Ahascragh, Co. Galway on 27th. December 1908. He was a gifted athlete and sportsman. He qualified as a solicitor in 1932 and began his career in Roscommon. In 1934 he helped to revive hunting in the county and was secretary of the club and he was instrumental in reviving Roscommon Races in 1948. He was Hon. Secretary of the Race Committee for 14 years. *

Paddy Sweeney's book is a "horses-eye" view of hunting and riding based on the exploits of the "Roscommon Harriers". It is intended mainly for children.

Moneen. A Great Huntress. Roscommon Herald, Boyle. 52 pages. Hardback. 1984.

* Reference: "Roscommon Authors" by Helen Maher (1978).

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