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Condolences for Pte Seán Rooney

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Pte Seán Rooney, 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL / 27 Inf Bn
Remains of Private Séan Rooney arrived in Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel
The Defence Forces can confirm that the remains of Private Sean Rooney arrived from Beirut Airport to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin this morning at approx. 08.30 am.
Update - Repatriation of Pte Seán Rooney
The Defence Forces can confirm the details of the repatriation of Private Seán Rooney from Lebanon to Ireland. Private Seán Rooney's remains will be brought home on Sunday 18 December by the Irish Air Corps CASA aircraft, departing Beirut at 1600 hrs (local Beirut time). [Click for media details]
Noel Flynn
22/12/2022 07:16
To young, to loose a life trying to protect and help other people in a foreign land. Rip
Sinéad McCauley & serving sons Tom & Dan Murphy
22/12/2022 07:12
Dear Sean, you and your loved ones have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace. It is the terrifying reality that every military family faces and we all feel your loss deeply. Keeping you, your family, fiancée, friends and comrades in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Rest in Peace young soldier.
David lynch
22/12/2022 07:07
Deepest condolences to family and friends. Rest in peace Seán 🇮🇪
Ashling
22/12/2022 06:59
Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference to the world! Seàn you certainly did. ❤️ Sleep well and you will never be forgotten! Forever young. ☘️🇮🇪
Oisin Concannon
22/12/2022 06:56
Rest in peace Sean and thank you for your service
Gerard & Theresa Murphy
22/12/2022 06:38
Sincere condolences to the Family of Private Sean Rooney may he rest in peace
Colin Heaslip
22/12/2022 06:32
Rest in peace Seán. Deepest sympathies to your family and friends.
Fiona keogh
22/12/2022 06:23
May Sean rest in peace. Thinking of his family at this time .. Fiona x
Luc Smet
22/12/2022 05:41
My deepest condoleances to the family and friends and the Irish Defence Forces for the loss of a soldier for Peace This should not happen
CPL. Michael Kenirons
22/12/2022 05:27
Rip Sean. Please god your family and friends find peace.
Liam Dunne
22/12/2022 05:26
Rest in peace
Gerard Hughes
22/12/2022 05:25
You will sadly missed. RIP
Hannah Tobin and family
22/12/2022 05:12
Sincere heartfelt condolences to all Sean’s family and friends may he Rest In Peace x
Cathal Grennan
22/12/2022 05:09
Lord rest him rip
Sharon 0 Brien
22/12/2022 03:40
You served well gone to soon R. I. P angles among us.. To your family sorry for your loss always remembered never forgotten 💞
Melissa Gartland
22/12/2022 03:05
Thank you for your service Sean may you rest in peace xx
Keith Shanahan Cpl. (3BN AR)
22/12/2022 03:01
Deepest sympathies for your loss. Mine and my families thoughts are with you all.
Alastair
22/12/2022 02:58
Such a hard blow to his mother, his fiancée, his wider family, friends and comrades. RIP Pte Rooney
Gavin Dillon
22/12/2022 02:46
Deepest condolences to family and friends. Rest in peace Seán.
Sgmn Niall McDonnell
22/12/2022 02:33
RIP Sean Rooney
Martin Kirk
22/12/2022 02:30
RIP Seán, duty done.
Tommy Brogan former member of the 27th Battalion.
22/12/2022 02:28
Condolences to all Private Sean Rodney's.. Rest in Peace Comrade 🌹
Ka Wing
22/12/2022 02:19
Very sorry for your loss
Bradley
22/12/2022 01:36
So sorry for your loss, Rooney Family. Rest in peace, peaceful warrior.
Aoibhín O’Keeffe
22/12/2022 01:27
Thank you for your service Pte Rooney. Rest easy
Laurance keogh
22/12/2022 01:22
Rip
John & Ethna Leonard, Limerick
22/12/2022 01:19
Sincere condolences to the Rooney Family, his Fiancee, Friends and Colleagues on the untimely death of Sean. A brave young man who served his Country and the UN with honour and distinction and paid the ultimate price. Taken to soon. May Sean Rest in Peace.
Colmey Family Dublin
22/12/2022 01:16
Rest In Peace Pte Sean Rooney condolences to his Girlfriend and Family
Anne Marie Comiskey
22/12/2022 00:56
Sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends. RIP
Joleen Kilcoyne Bromfield.
22/12/2022 00:51
Sincerest condolences to all private Sean Rooney family, loved ones and friends. A tragic loss of young dedicated brave young man.
Philip Masterson 5th Infantry Btn
22/12/2022 00:50
Rest easy Sean your job is done until the flag rises and we meet again
Commandant. Kyran Byrne
22/12/2022 00:39
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
Gráinne Callanan
22/12/2022 00:34
Sincerest Condolences to all who loved Pte Rooney.
Tadhg o Reilly.X Member of 29Th Batt. And Veteran Unifil.
22/12/2022 00:33
R.I.P.Comrade.From the OReilly Family .Cork.
Sgt Daragh Mc Donagh 2 Cavalry Squadron Cathal Brugha Bks Dublin
22/12/2022 00:31
Sean, it was was a pleasure & an honour to have served with you and trained you. You were one of the good ones. It breaks my heart that we have lost you. You were, are and always will be part of our military family. Only those who have served know the dangers of what we do. You paid the ultimate sacrifice and we thank you for your loyalty, courage and bravery. Sleep well comrade.....until we meet again
F.Swords
22/12/2022 00:20
Sincerest sympathy to the Rooney family on the sad passing of Sean. A young man and soldier taken far too soon. May he rest in peace.
Niamh Kinsella
22/12/2022 00:18
Rest in Peace Sean deepest condolences to family friends and comrades Taken far too young , you paid the ultimate price for your country . We as a country mourn you Rest in eternal peace 🕊️
Grace
22/12/2022 00:12
Deepest Condolence to Sean's Family and Colleagues
Pat OMahony
21/12/2022 23:56
Sincere condolences on your sad loss - as my Dad was Army , and my wifes Dad was also we know the sarcrifice that enlisted personnell make to serve overseas - greatest respect for them all
Gerry sweeney
21/12/2022 23:54
I am so sorry for your loss such a brave young man who done his country proud may his soul rest in peace
Mary
21/12/2022 23:40
Rest in Peace Private Rooney
Mark Dawson
21/12/2022 23:35
May you rest in peace. We shall never forget your sacrifice and thank you for your brave service our brave Irish hero
Stephen Murphy & kids
21/12/2022 23:32
Rest in peace
Celine de Menezes
21/12/2022 23:20
RIP Sean, you honoured your country and the UN. You made your family proud. Take it easy now young man
RDF Member
21/12/2022 23:17
RIP young man. Deepest sympathies to your family and friends.
Connor
21/12/2022 23:16
My sincere condolences to all the family of this young man who clearly had courage and integrity.
Bridget Brown
21/12/2022 23:15
Rest In Peace Private Rooney.
Liz Scanlon. Kildare Town
21/12/2022 23:13
Rest easy young man and thank you for serving your Country so well since you joined the Defence Forces. Taken far too soon. Forever young🙏🙏
James Mulhern
21/12/2022 23:11
You served your country. You paid the ultimate sacrifice for others. May You Rest in Peace. Psalm 34:18
Armstrong family Sligo
21/12/2022 23:10
Deepest Condolence to Sean's Family and Colleagues. May Sean Rest In Peace.
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