Cobh woman starts campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour that led to partner’s death

Seán Feeney died from a suspected heart attack while chasing away kids that were attacking his home. Now his partner wants a law in his name dealing with youth crime, writes Liz Dunphy.

Sam Byrne with a picture of her partner Seán Feeney, who passed away on September 3, 2023, after of a suspected heart attack while chasing teens who had been throwing stones at his house in Cobh. Picture: Dan Linehan

Seán Feeney’s car remains parked outside his family home, a devastating reminder of the young father who died just metres away last month after chasing youths from the property.

Paving stones for a patio remain in a pile in the back garden, not yet laid, another reminder of Mr Feeney, his hard work and aspirations.