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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]
Damien O Reilly 3rd C.O.E
19/12/2022 20:52
Rest In Eternal Peace Sean , The Whole Country Is Devastated , Sincere Condolences To Your Family Friends And Comrades . Cúirtéis 🇮🇪
Alison cornwell
19/12/2022 20:52
Stand down sir ur work is done much respect ❤️
Brian Martin
19/12/2022 20:52
Rest in Peace Sean. The whole country is thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. You will be remembered always.
Keith Sharkey
19/12/2022 20:52
Condolences to family and friends of Sean Rooney. May he rest in peace. 🙏
CW5 James A. McCauley
19/12/2022 20:52
Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Clare Ryder
19/12/2022 20:52
Rest in peace soldier and thank you for your service
Sinead Bridges
19/12/2022 20:52
Rest in peace Sean ❤️ Thinking of all his family at this sad time.
Jennifer Costello.
19/12/2022 20:51
Rest in peace soldier 🕊
Brenda Egan
19/12/2022 20:51
Rest In Peace
Mitch Bohan
19/12/2022 20:51
So sorry for your loss
Stephen Mott
19/12/2022 20:51
My deepest and sincere condolences goes out to family, friends and his comrades of 27th Battalion. Rest in peace Seán Rooney.
Gerry Reynolds
19/12/2022 20:51
Rest in peace soldier your duty is done
Geraldine o connor
19/12/2022 20:51
Sincere condolences to all his family may he rest in peace 🙏🙏
Anna Brennan
19/12/2022 20:51
Sincere Condolences to the Family, Fiancee, Friends and Comrades of Sean. May his Gentle Soul RIP. Thank you for your Service Sean ❤
Jamie Butler
19/12/2022 20:51
Thank you Seán, rest easy now
Edrina Briscoe-Conway and Declan Conway
19/12/2022 20:51
Our sincere condolences to Sean's family, fiancé, friends and his Defence Forces family. A young man gone too soon. His ultimate sacrifice in service of his country. May his soul rest in peace.
Patrick Cusack
19/12/2022 20:51
Your duty now over god bless you and rest in peace.. May your spirit shine bright and offer consolation to your Fiancee your family and your comrades in the army who will never let your memory wain. Both my sons have served with you..
Stephen finn
19/12/2022 20:50
R.I.P Sean Rooney , your country is proud of you.
Pte Eugene Boland 2coe
19/12/2022 20:50
Deepest Condolences to all your loved ones , May you rest in Peace.
Jake Caffrey
19/12/2022 20:50
Rest in peace comrade 🇮🇪
Colin Parsons
19/12/2022 20:50
Condolences from a British Army veteran.
Jordan o callaghan
19/12/2022 20:50
Rest in peace 🇮🇪 you done your country proud
Sean O’Leary
19/12/2022 20:50
Very sorry for your loss
Sharon Dwyer
19/12/2022 20:50
Rest in peace Sean may heaven be your bed
Martina Nolan
19/12/2022 20:50
Rest easy, condolences to your family
Susan Farrell
19/12/2022 20:50
My sincere condolences to your family , fiancé and friends, “Rest easy soldier your duty done.
Ursula and William Curtin
19/12/2022 20:50
A the mother of a young man serving in the Irish Army, may I say how sorry I am for the family and friends of this fine young man. You did everyone proud Sean. Rest easy lad.
Nicole Courtney
19/12/2022 20:50
RIP Sean x
Jimmy Barry
19/12/2022 20:50
Thank you for your service Sean Rooney, from an old soldier.
Pte cian Galvin 1 mech DFTC
19/12/2022 20:50
Rip comrade your duty is done rest easy 🇮🇪
Christina & Gerald Mullins
19/12/2022 20:49
Sincere condolences to his family & friends. Im sure ye are all so proud of him xx
Pte Seán O’ Hare
19/12/2022 20:49
Your duty is done rest easy comrade
Capt Colm Fox
19/12/2022 20:49
RIP A Chara
Derek Herbage (Veteran)
19/12/2022 20:49
Thoughts and Prayers are with Sean's Family, Friends and Colleagues at this most difficult time. Rest in Peace Sean, Thank you for your service
John Carolan
19/12/2022 20:49
RIP Sean 🙏 Deepest sympathy to your family. “
Hugh Flynn Athlone
19/12/2022 20:49
R.I.P sean a true hero and thank you for your service a heartbreaking day for all involved, condolences to your family, fiancée a true hero never be forgotten 🙏
Kelleher Family,Foynes,Co.Limerick
19/12/2022 20:49
Sincere condolences to the Rooney family on the sad passing of Sean. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam
Michelle pope
19/12/2022 20:49
condolences and love to seán family and fiancée
Stephen Woods
19/12/2022 20:49
Rest in peace Seán, a true hero.
Fiona Connolly
19/12/2022 20:49
Rest in Peace Sean
Marian Carroll
19/12/2022 20:49
As a mother to a 22 year old son in the Defence Forces, my thoughts and prayers are with Sean and his family and friends. May Sean rest in peace
Ronan McMahon
19/12/2022 20:49
RIP Pte. Rooney. Let us ensure your sacrifice and those whom have made a similar sacrifice are never forgotten.
Ger Fitzgerald 56th, 60th Batt UNIFIL.
19/12/2022 20:49
So sad what happened. Rest in peace Sean .
Cormac Whelan
19/12/2022 20:48
RIP Sean
Linda McDermott
19/12/2022 20:48
RIP Soilder
Linda Porter
19/12/2022 20:48
Sleep tight with the angels Sean RIP
Eamonn Gallagher
19/12/2022 20:48
To Sean’s Fiancé, Family, Friends and Comrades, so sorry for your loss
Ryan mc geown
19/12/2022 20:48
Prayers towards the Rooney family thinking of yas all I'm heartbroken Sean always be remembered 🇮🇪💚 💔😥
Kevin McGarry
19/12/2022 20:48
Thought and prayers are with your family. RIP Sean. Thank you for your service. Sgt Kevin McGarry UN Vet Retired
Christine O Shea
19/12/2022 20:48
Sincere sympathy to the family
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