[7] In October 2017, Sweeney was named in the Ireland squad for the 2017 International Rules Series against Australia in November.
[8] In November 2020, Sweeney scored 1-04 (1-02 from play) as Tipperary won against Clare in the Munster Senior Football Championship Quarter-final.
[9] In the semi-final against Limerick, Sweeney was top scorer for Tipperary with his tally of 0-07 (0-05 from frees) helping his team to a 1-15 to 2-11 win after extra time.
[10] In the 2020 Munster Final Sweeney, who produced a man of the match display scoring 0-07 (0-05 from play), inspired Tipperary to a 0-17 to 0-14 victory over Cork.
[20][21][22] In January 2023, Sweeney suffered a cruciate ligament rupture in the opening round of the 2023 National Football League against Down and missed the rest of the season before returning in 2024.