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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]
Lisa Daly
19/12/2022 20:48
Sincere condolences, absolutely heartbreaking
Melanie McDonnell
19/12/2022 20:48
Rest in Peace Pte Seán Rooney. You did your country proud and won't ever be forgotten. Deepest sympathies to all your family and to your fiancee. RIP
Aine
19/12/2022 20:48
Our Deepest Sympathy to all your family, comrades and the Defence Forces. Rest In peace Soldier. Thank you for your service. From the Family of an ex Service Man
Gearoid kelly and family Broadford co limerick
19/12/2022 20:48
Deepest sympathy to all the family
Ber Collins
19/12/2022 20:48
Rest in peace Pte. Thinking of the Rooney family & of Seán’s girlfriend & friends, especially those stationed with him in Lebanon. The ultimate sacrifice for the sake of peace. From the daughter of a Cpl who served in the 75th Infantry Battalion in Lebanon x
Joan Byrne
19/12/2022 20:48
Sincere condolences to Sean's family, fiancée and friends. May he rest in peace. 💙
Adam
19/12/2022 20:48
Thank you for your service, rest in peace 🇮🇪
Gearóid Redmond
19/12/2022 20:48
Shared many great memories with Seàn, he was a character full of life and a gentleman always. R.I.P 🇮🇪
Chris Browne
19/12/2022 20:47
Rest easy lad.
Jacqueline Daly
19/12/2022 20:47
Please except our heartfelt condolences at this very sad time. May you all find the strength to carry on. Sean will be remembered by the Irish Nation for his bravery. May he rest in Eternal Heavenly Peace.
James O'Regan, Limerick.
19/12/2022 20:47
Rest in peace young Man. We will never forget what you were doing for your country.
Sabina Reddy and Conor Williams
19/12/2022 20:47
Our deepest condolences to the family of Sean. May he Rest in Peace.
Kerryann Coburn
19/12/2022 20:47
I’m so sorry for your tragic loss I can’t begin to understand how you all are feeling I’m heartbroken for you and your family x
Kelly Flynn, Gérard Kelly & Family
19/12/2022 20:47
R.I.P sean thank you for your service condolences to your family and ur fiancée a true hero never be forgotten 🙏
Chris Donovan
19/12/2022 20:47
Rest In Peace, soldier. Sadly you've arrived at the FRV ahead of us who remain. Keep a place for we who have served and sacrificed as we follow in our time. Rest easy now, comrade.
Karen Reilly
19/12/2022 20:47
Rest in Peace Seán,
Isabella Pires
19/12/2022 20:47
RIP hero, thank you for your service. Deepest sympathies to your family and friends
PJRYAN
19/12/2022 20:47
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family and extended families and Sean's fiancee The bed of heaven to you Sean From a former soldier and UN peacekeeper
Barry Halpin
19/12/2022 20:47
Rest easy Soldier, you’re finally at peace now. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Waterford City Civil Defence
19/12/2022 20:47
To give one’s life for the sake of peace is the ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sean, his family and all of his colleagues those serving overseas and at home. The bed of heaven to Sean
Lemasney Family
19/12/2022 20:47
RIP Sean. Deepest condolences to your family and fiancée at this very sad time
Barry Ryan
19/12/2022 20:47
Rest in Peace
Anon
19/12/2022 20:47
Rest in Peace young man 💞
Margaret Dunne
19/12/2022 20:46
Deepest Sympathy to Pte Sean Rooney's Family at this Very sad time, your in our thought's and prayers at this, May you Rest n Peace Sean, Thanks for serving our Country.
Ryan
19/12/2022 20:46
Thank you for your service Seán, you done your country and your family proud. Deepest condolences to the family. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a ainm. Rest in Peace Seán.
Dave Fitzsimons
19/12/2022 20:46
Deepest sympathy to Seans family & Fiancé and to all his comrades in the 27 inf bn
Caroline Culbert
19/12/2022 20:46
Heartfelt condolences to everyone in your family, may Seán rest in peace.
Joey Darby.
19/12/2022 20:46
RIP Sean, your duty is done brave soldier.
Philip Grant -Ex Comdt
19/12/2022 20:46
Sean ,May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service and bravery. Condolences to the Rooney family. “
Peter Norton
19/12/2022 20:46
RIP Sean, you served with honour and will not be forgotten
Cecilia Moore
19/12/2022 20:46
Rest easy Seán , your duty is done now you’ve earned your rest 💚 ,thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time ❤️ Cecilia Moore
Fiona.hall
19/12/2022 20:46
Rest in Peace young man , help your family through your spiritual strength to get through this devastating time. 🙏
Susie Lambert
19/12/2022 20:46
My deepest condolences to Sean's family and his fiancee its so heartbreaking gone but not forgotten 🙏
Claire O Dwyer
19/12/2022 20:46
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and watch over you all. Forever a hero.
Kim Murphy, Offaly
19/12/2022 20:46
Deepest condolences to Seáns family, especially his mother and all the soldiers of the 27th infantry battalion, at such a difficult time. May Seán rest in eternal peace 🇮🇪
Caroline o grady
19/12/2022 20:46
Rip Sean 🙏 thinking of your family this hard time
The Ferriter Family
19/12/2022 20:46
My family and I are so sorry for your unspeakable loss. Sean served his country with honor and distinction. We are all thinking about you.
Sharon murphy
19/12/2022 20:46
RIP thank you for serving your country my thoughts and prayers are with your fiancée and family
Lisa Berigan
19/12/2022 20:46
Deepest condolences to Seán’s family and friends. Rest in paradise Private Rooney💚
Norman Spicer
19/12/2022 20:45
Rest in peace Sean. You died in the service of peace to improve the lives of others and paid the ultimate price in doing so. May you find peace now and never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Roisin kiernan
19/12/2022 20:45
My thoughts and prayers are with your parents, family and friends and your colleagues. Rest in peace.
Jean Kearns
19/12/2022 20:45
Condolences to all the family. Rest in peace Sean
Aidan Stanley
19/12/2022 20:45
My deepest sympathy to family friends and colleagues. RIP Seàn
Karen behan
19/12/2022 20:45
Rest In peace xx
Shane Gately
19/12/2022 20:45
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends, and also with your extended family in the defence forces.. Those in service and those who have long since left. This tragedy has hit us all. May you rest in peace Seán and may God guide your family in their grief at your loss. RIP.
Irene Finn Burke
19/12/2022 20:45
Rest in peace Sean Condolences to your family and Army Family 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Phyllis Behan
19/12/2022 20:45
So very sad so young thank you for your service may u rest in peace
Peter McGowan
19/12/2022 20:45
RIP Sean Condolences to your family, your friends and your defence colleagues. You made the ultimate sacrifice for peace in a foreign land.
David Doyle
19/12/2022 20:45
You did your duty , RIP
Wayne Delea
19/12/2022 20:45
My condolences, may Pte Rooney rest in peace
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