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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]
Lorna O Leary
19/12/2022 20:33
Rest in peace, thank you for your service.
Darragh Carey
19/12/2022 20:33
Rip
Damien Byrne
19/12/2022 20:33
Deepest sympathy’s and condolences to the family! May her rest in peace.
Kevin Moore
19/12/2022 20:32
Ar dheis go raibh a anam. Rest easy Seán
Jim Dodd
19/12/2022 20:32
My sincere condolences you are all in my prayers, ex serving member
Kevin McCabe
19/12/2022 20:32
Rest Easy Sean 🇮🇪🫡
Mary Delaney
19/12/2022 20:32
Rest in peace soldier may the angels take you under there wings you have made us proud in Ireland doing your job condolences to your family and fiancé may the lord guide them through this difficult time
Gerard Condon
19/12/2022 20:32
You have fought and died so others may live in. May you rest in peace.
Ann Marie Weafer Doyle
19/12/2022 20:32
Send condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Sean . “ you can shed a tear because he s gone Or Smile because he lived”
Capt. Dualtach Mac Colgáin, CMU (Reserve)
19/12/2022 20:32
Suaimhneas síoraí I measc na n-aingeal duit a chara.
Killian berry (naval service)
19/12/2022 20:32
condolences to the rooney family. RIP
Paraic Donohoe
19/12/2022 20:32
Rest In Peace my friend. You paid the ultimate price in your line of duty. The entire country is forever thankful.
Brian Wicks
19/12/2022 20:32
RIP Sean my condolences to your family
Pamela O Connor
19/12/2022 20:32
Rest in peace Sean. Sending sincere condolences to his family. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert and noeleen marmion
19/12/2022 20:32
REST IN PEACE SEAN 💔💔
Moloney Family Co Limerick
19/12/2022 20:32
Our sincere condolences to all of Sean's family, Friends, and Lebanon Family. As a family who has a member of our family in Defence Forces we are just devastated for your loss of Sean. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.xx
MARIA Litchfield
19/12/2022 20:31
RIP Sean
John Valentine
19/12/2022 20:31
Thank you for your service, you've made both your nation and family proud.
Monica Nolan
19/12/2022 20:31
Rest in peace soldier
Aidan Hayes 49Inf Bn and 52 nd Inf Bn Unifil
19/12/2022 20:31
Rest In Peace Comrade
Patricia and Thomas
19/12/2022 20:31
So sorry for pte Sean, sleep well and watch over your comrades. Another young life taken too soon. RIP
Sgt Darren Kelly
19/12/2022 20:31
Sean you’ve touched us all in the Defence Forces and especially out in Lebanon. My sincere condolences to Sean’s family, girlfriend and friends at this horrible time. RIP Soldier, your mission is complete.
Vivienne mc manus
19/12/2022 20:31
Rest in peace 💙
Karen
19/12/2022 20:31
So so sad, gone way too young . Thinking off all your family
Noel Murphy
19/12/2022 20:30
Rest in Peace Pte. Seán Rooney. 🇮🇪🙏🙏
Brendan McAleer
19/12/2022 20:30
RIP young man! God bless
Padjoe Cronin
19/12/2022 20:30
Rest in peace young man 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Tony Murtagh retired RQMS
19/12/2022 20:30
Respect you can now rest in peace Sean your duty is done soldier. Go ndeana Dia grasta ar a anam dílis.
Lily wall
19/12/2022 20:30
So sorry for your loss may Sean r. I. P thinking of his family at this sad time to sad a loss hero
Sgt John Groarke. 2Fd Ord.
19/12/2022 20:30
Sean your duty is done,rest now Soldier.My families prayers and thoughts are with yours Sean.Rest in peace comrade.
Maria McCann, Gorey, Co Wexford
19/12/2022 20:30
Taìm ag smaoineamh oraibh go lèir.
Rob Kearney
19/12/2022 20:30
The best of us don’t come home
Lloyd Fitzgerald
19/12/2022 20:30
Thank your for your service brother may you rest in peace 💚
Paddy Mc Mahon Belfast,Ireland
19/12/2022 20:30
Rest in peace brave soldier.
Leighanne walsh
19/12/2022 20:30
Thank you for your service Sean may you rest in peace thinking of Sean’s family at this very sad time here in Waterford
Thomas
19/12/2022 20:30
Rest in peace ☮️ served and respect
Declan Hayes
19/12/2022 20:30
R.I.P Taken far too early,thank you for your brave service.
Caoimhe
19/12/2022 20:29
Comhbhrón ó chroí libh, ag smaoineamh ar a mháthair agus a phairtí, chomh maith leis an clann ar fad. Coladh sámh a Sheáin xx
Ronan
19/12/2022 20:29
RIP Comrade. To your family, friends and loved ones, I hope you can find some solace in the fact that this brave man gave his life serving his country and in the pursuit of peace. You should be immensely proud.
Katrina Carroll
19/12/2022 20:29
Sleep easy soldier
Amanda Sheridan
19/12/2022 20:29
Deepest condolences to all, Sean’s Family and Friends
Frances Stones Clara Co Offaly.
19/12/2022 20:29
Deepest sympathy to Sean's family and his girlfriend at this awful sad time.A young life taken way too soon
Alison Maguire
19/12/2022 20:29
Thank you for your service, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace
Padraig
19/12/2022 20:29
Thank you for your service, what you & your colleagues sacrifice for Ireland is unbelievable. Thank you 👏👏👏
Laura Nolan
19/12/2022 20:29
Rest in peace soldier ❤️
Leah
19/12/2022 20:29
Rest in peace Sean
Melanie o Reilly
19/12/2022 20:29
Rip
Rose orr
19/12/2022 20:29
So sorry for ur loss my ur beautiful son rest in paradise 💙
Sabrina
19/12/2022 20:29
Rest in peace Sean fly high with the angels
Paul Brennan
19/12/2022 20:29
RIP Comrade. Your duty is done. Condolences to Seán’s friends, family and fiancé.
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