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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]
Noeleen Doherty
19/12/2022 20:45
Sending you my deepest sympathy on the death of Seán.
Marian O Connor
19/12/2022 20:45
My sincere condolences to all your family, Rest in Peace
Martin and Sile Kidney
19/12/2022 20:45
Deepest sympathy on Sean's passing, may he rest in peace
Andrea Poole
19/12/2022 20:45
Rest in Peace Pte Rooney.
Sharon Booth
19/12/2022 20:45
Sean, although I don’t know you my heart is broken for you and your family …. I can’t stop thinking about the pain your family and Finance is going through. And how scared you must have been, my thoughts and prayers will be forever with you, from one military family to the next . rip Sean, your country is so proud x
Chantel & Gregory Mcgloin
19/12/2022 20:44
Condolences to Pte Rooney’s fiancé, family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Mary Kiely
19/12/2022 20:44
Sincere Sympathy to all of Sean's family. May his Gentle soul Rest with the Angels. Forever Young X
Nerea Fajardo
19/12/2022 20:44
Heartbreaking. Fly high Seán💔🕊️
Áine O Neill
19/12/2022 20:44
Deepest condolences with the Rooney family at this time.
Daniel Whelan
19/12/2022 20:44
Rest in piece
Martin Mcananey
19/12/2022 20:44
RIP Comrade condolences to all your family
Orlaigh
19/12/2022 20:44
Thank you for your service, my condolences to your family. Rest in peace 🙏
Karl Martin
19/12/2022 20:44
RIP Sean, thoughts and prayers with your family and friends
James Clarke
19/12/2022 20:44
Sincere condolences to Sean family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Thinking of his army family aswell. Rest in peace.
James noonan
19/12/2022 20:44
God bless young man your watch is over safe travels may you rest in peace.
Teresa turner
19/12/2022 20:43
rip Sean
Alison Leigh
19/12/2022 20:43
Thinking of all family and friends at this horrific time ❤️🇮🇪
Eileen Jessop
19/12/2022 20:43
Rest in peace brave soldier 🙏 💔
Laura
19/12/2022 20:43
Rest in peace sean
Trish Sully
19/12/2022 20:43
May you rest in peace Sean
Linda and Colin Harnan ...SLIGO.
19/12/2022 20:43
Rest in peace young man.Your work us done.
Paula McGrath
19/12/2022 20:43
Rest in peace brave soldier.
Joanne Rushe
19/12/2022 20:43
Thinking of your family at this time.
Cecilia Moore
19/12/2022 20:43
Rest easy sean your duty is done now 💚 deepest condolences to Sean’s family and friends, gone way too soon ! “Ar dheis De go raibh a anam” 💚☘️
Tomás ó Cualáin
19/12/2022 20:43
Ar dheis de go raibh a anam
Laura Casey
19/12/2022 20:43
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Jessie Langton
19/12/2022 20:43
Deepest sympathies to the Rooney family.
D. Flanagan
19/12/2022 20:43
RIP Pte Sean Rooney. Sincere condolences to all his family and friends. He made the ultimate sacrifice. RIP
Darragh Harnedy
19/12/2022 20:43
Rest In Peace Seán. Thoughts and Prayers with your family and friends
Dr Mark Ruddy
19/12/2022 20:42
Thank you for your service Pte. Rooney. Thank you for representing our country with distinction overseas. Rest easy.
Marks Family
19/12/2022 20:42
Rest in the arms of the angels Sean.
Anna Bolger Browne
19/12/2022 20:42
Sincere condolence to the family, fiancé and friends of Sean. Rest In peace young man x forever young 🙏 💙
Jill Stewart
19/12/2022 20:42
My thoughts and prayers to all family and friends. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.
Florence Dineo
19/12/2022 20:42
Condolences to the family and friends
Clinton Stynes
19/12/2022 20:42
Thank you for your service. You died protecting the ones who couldn't protect themselves. That's what makes you a hero. Fly freely young man, you'll be forever in our thought
Shane Walsh
19/12/2022 20:42
Sean true irish heroe Rip
Gnr O Dwyer. Conor
19/12/2022 20:42
An honour to have served beside Sean in Recce Coy 119Bn RIP friend
Juliana Clinton
19/12/2022 20:41
Sincere condolences to Pt Sean Rooney 's family Ean
Deborah gill
19/12/2022 20:41
Rip sean ,sending luv and prayers to all ur family at this sad time
Orla Daly
19/12/2022 20:41
Rest In Peace Sean, condolences to all the family and friends.
Heather Noonan
19/12/2022 20:41
Go raibh maith agat as do sheirbhís a Sèan 🇮🇪
Marie Cremin
19/12/2022 20:41
Rip Sean it's so sad you served your country 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 my deepest condolences to your family and girlfriend and defence forces 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Darren Mckevitt
19/12/2022 20:41
So sorry for your loss 🇮🇪RIP🇮🇪
Dylan Hunt
19/12/2022 20:41
You gave your life for the ideal of peace. You will not be forgotten Pte. Rooney
Claire Lehane
19/12/2022 20:41
Rest in peace🙏 Gone too young. Thinking of all who grieve for you ❤️
Paul Carville, Veteran
19/12/2022 20:41
Rest in Peace Sean. You have done your Family, Ireland 🇮🇪 and the Defence Forces proud. Sincere condolences to all the Rooney Family.
AnnByrne
19/12/2022 20:41
Sincere sympathy to Sean RIP 🙏
Anthony mcfadden jr
19/12/2022 20:41
Rest in peace Sean. Your duty is done. Condolences to Sean’s friends family and work colleagues at this difficult time.
David mc hugh
19/12/2022 20:41
Rest in peace
Dermott Bradshaw
19/12/2022 20:41
Deepest sympathy to Pte Sean Rooney’s family at this difficult time. And to his colleagues in the defence forces who must be very shocked and sad.
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