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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]
Alan Crowley
19/12/2022 20:41
Rest in Peace Sean, sincerest condolences to family and friends
Liam Shortall
19/12/2022 20:41
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sean Rooney. Thank you for your service.
Kildare mammy
19/12/2022 20:41
you poor boy your life cut short, you’ve been on my mind since the day we first heard; you had a long life ahead of you, I can praise and give you enough gratitude for what you’ve done for our country! We are blessed! Rip xx
Dave
19/12/2022 20:40
Rest in peace Sean
Conor & Haleigh
19/12/2022 20:40
Think of you and your family at this difficult time , our deepest condolences for the loss of a wonderful caring dedicated soldier
Daniel Humphries
19/12/2022 20:40
RIP Sean, you gave the ultimate sacrifice so that others may have a chance to live a better life. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Dermot Fogarty Formerly 3rd inf
19/12/2022 20:40
Rest in peaceful young man
Dawn & Dennis Ashman
19/12/2022 20:40
Rest in peace young man 💔
Shelley
19/12/2022 20:40
Sorry for your loss. Sending you my love and strength at this sad time.
Ailbe and Catherine Burke
19/12/2022 20:40
Rest in peace Sean, those who long for a peaceful world owe you and your family so much.
Breda and John Doyle
19/12/2022 20:40
We’re so sorry for your loss of Seán. RIP
Eunan Smyth
19/12/2022 20:40
Deepest sympathies to all the family. A young man to be proud of. May Sean rest in peace.
Tony Baker
19/12/2022 20:40
R.I.P
Jack Courtney
19/12/2022 20:40
My Condolences to the family of private Rooney, thank you for your service and may you rest in eternal peace
Darren Brady
19/12/2022 20:40
Rip Sean
Nicole Tynan
19/12/2022 20:40
Heros take many forms but anyone who served their country with pride and dedication is without a doubt a hero Rest in peace sean your duty is done🇮🇪🕊️
Anne Looney
19/12/2022 20:40
So very sorry for your loss. May Sean rest in peace.🙏
Jennifer O'Brien
19/12/2022 20:39
My deepest sympathy to Sean's family, friends, and DF family. May he rest in peace. Sending love and strength to those who need it, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sleep well, Sean, thank you for your service x
Patrick Mc Keever
19/12/2022 20:39
Rest peacefully Sean. Thank you for your services to our country. 🙏🇮🇪🙏
Derek Butler
19/12/2022 20:39
RIP Sean
Vanessa and seamus feerey, westmeath
19/12/2022 20:39
May you get the best bed in heaven and thank you for serving out country, rip sean 🙏🙏
Fiona kelly
19/12/2022 20:39
Thought are with Sean’s family and friends at this difficult time. Your duty is done rest easy
Patricia Rooney
19/12/2022 20:39
Condolences to all Sean's Family,friends and work Colleagues. RIP Sean
Anthony Moore
19/12/2022 20:39
To the family of Sean Rooney, our hearts is broken of our young comrade Sean so I cannot imagine how you are feeling. I pray for you all and May Sean rest in peace
Geraldine mc bride
19/12/2022 20:39
Rest in peace soldier fly high with the angels
Liz Morrin
19/12/2022 20:39
Rest in peace soldier
Ex cpl mc loughlin m
19/12/2022 20:38
I am so so sorry for your loss he will never be for gotten his family in the defence forces will make sure of that and I know he wil be all ways withyou God bless him
Ger o mallet
19/12/2022 20:38
Sean u were taken far to soon ...may u rest in peace .
Harley & Anita
19/12/2022 20:38
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Peter and Anne savage co cork
19/12/2022 20:38
Deepest condolences to Sean's family and friends RIP
Yvonne & Emmet Conlan
19/12/2022 20:38
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Private Sean Rooney's family, fiancee comrades, friends . May you get the best bed in heaven. Rest in eternal peace.
Andy Powell
19/12/2022 20:38
RIP Seán Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Des Reardon
19/12/2022 20:38
Rest in peace comrade
Caroline Tallon
19/12/2022 20:38
Gone to soon Sean rest in peace thinking of your family xx
Karl Bracken.
19/12/2022 20:38
Rest easy young man. You did your family and country proud.
Katrina
19/12/2022 20:38
RIP Sean, rest easy
Charlie Hallows
19/12/2022 20:37
Rest in peace Sean
Petty Officer Darragh Doyle
19/12/2022 20:37
Your service will forever be remembered comrade. May you rest peacefully.
Siobhan
19/12/2022 20:37
Taken too soon 💔
Gerard Rodgers, Grace Rodgers and family County Antrim
19/12/2022 20:37
To John, Geno and Eugene we’re absolutely heartbroken for you and your family on your loss. Pte Sean Rooney rest easy comrade.
Robbie Whelan AGS
19/12/2022 20:37
Rest easy Pte Rooney. Thank you for your service and the sacrifice you made for a better world for others. Condolences to Sean's mother, the Rooney family, his fiancé, friends and Pte Rooneys follow soldiers both here and abroad. I'm sure you will all support each other and be proud to have known Pte Sean Rooney. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam”
Rob Neiland
19/12/2022 20:37
Rest in peace, young soldier of Ireland. May your family, fiancé, friends, and all those who hold you in their heart, know that you will be forever in the minds and hearts of all of Ireland.
Steven O'Connell
19/12/2022 20:37
RIP Sean. God bless your family and friends in this time of hurt.
Tammy Tallon
19/12/2022 20:36
Thoughts are with you and all your family and friends , you have paid the ultimate sacrifice for serving your country and keeping peace in the world x x May you rest in peace x x
Tommy O'Brien
19/12/2022 20:36
Rest in peace
Noel & Dolores Gray
19/12/2022 20:36
Rest in peace Sean. Prayers and thoughts are with your family and your fiancée.
Francis kiernan
19/12/2022 20:36
Condolences to family and friends of pte rooney rip young man
Teresa Wemyss
19/12/2022 20:36
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your beloved son and fiancé. I come from a long line of soldiers and my brother did three tours of duty in the Lebanon. My heart breaks for you on the death of this young man with his whole life ahead of him. I am so sorry for your loss.
marti 2 field engineers clancy barracks
19/12/2022 20:36
rest in peace
George Allen
19/12/2022 20:36
Rest in peace soldier
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