Poet who died of motor neuron disease had 'gift for friendship'

Aosdána poet Matthew Sweeney had a gift for friendship and his mischievous smile and warm bear hugs led him to be much treasured by family, friends and his peers a ceremony celebrating his life at the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork city has heard.

Poet who died of motor neuron disease had 'gift for friendship'

By Olivia Kelleher

Aosdána poet Matthew Sweeney had a gift for friendship and his mischievous smile and warm bear hugs led him to be much treasured by family, friends and his peers a ceremony celebrating his life at the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork city has heard.

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