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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]
Ben clarke
19/12/2022 20:29
R.I.P
Emer Byrden & Sean O'Brien
19/12/2022 20:29
As parents of a member of the DF we send our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, fiancée and loved one.
Pte Jamie kavanagh
19/12/2022 20:29
I remember being on the main gate, barrack guard, central bank, etc. with you, absolute gent of a man, I still can’t get my head around this… my Condolences go out to your family Sean, you will be missed by myself and everyone else, until we meet again brother 💙
Vinny Galvin
19/12/2022 20:29
May he rest in eternal peace
Monica
19/12/2022 20:29
Soo very sad for your loss RIP
Josie madden
19/12/2022 20:28
My heart breaks for you young man nay you find heavenly peace rip
Sean Reynolds - Belfast
19/12/2022 20:28
Blessed are the peacekeepers. RIP Sean 🙏
Brian & Annemarie McElroy, Kilkerley, Dundalk
19/12/2022 20:28
Rest in Peace young man. Thank you for your service 🇮🇪
Keith brant
19/12/2022 20:28
I'm thinking of soldier sean rooney.How sad it is that he had been cut down so young serving his country with great dignity. I hope that you get the best bed in heaven. My sincere sympathy to his family and his friends may he r.i.p.
Anne Hogarty
19/12/2022 20:28
My deepest condolences to you all.Thank you young man for your service xx
Eleanor brady
19/12/2022 20:28
May you get the best bed in heaven you died a hero rest easy 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💘💘
Karolina
19/12/2022 20:28
Sincerest condolences. All of us in military families feel deep sympathy towards your family and grief. May he rest in peace, his watch has ended.
Bernie Keogh..Rory keogh
19/12/2022 20:28
Rip young Irish man a solder a son a brother a grandson the whole of Ireland is proud of you condolences to your family family ❤️ your comrades comrades xx
Gerry Mc Goldrick
19/12/2022 20:28
So sorry for your terrible loss. R.I.P Prayers are with you all 🙏🙏
Michael O Brien
19/12/2022 20:28
RIP Pte Rooney. May you rest in eternal peace❤️
Davy Morris
19/12/2022 20:28
Rest in Peace brave Irish Soldier. May God take care of you now Sean
Bernard Kenna
19/12/2022 20:28
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Gerard Moroney
19/12/2022 20:28
Deeply saddened to hear, condolences to family of pte Rooney and his colleagues and friends in oglaigh na heireann
Jamie and Jennifer O’Hare
19/12/2022 20:28
Rest in peace Sean! ♥️
Martin
19/12/2022 20:28
So sad Rip young man
Sarah mc Monagle
19/12/2022 20:28
You served your country well being a wee young cub. You were too young to die our nations beautiful bhoy. Rest in peace and walk with the angels XXX ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Castletown ICA Guild Co Laois
19/12/2022 20:28
Deepest sympathy to all Sean's family and to his Army family Rest In Peace
PTE Chris gibbons 1 cn cois. (EX 27TH BN)
19/12/2022 20:28
Condolences to all of Sean's family at this very sad time. RIP comrade 🙏
Comdt Fergal Finn (Formerly 27 Inf Bn) & Family
19/12/2022 20:27
Deepest sympathies to Sean's family, friends and comrades in 121 Inf Bn Unifil, 27 Inf Bn and 2 Cav. Rest easy Sean, your duty is done.
Rachel O'Hanlon
19/12/2022 20:27
Rest in peace, taken way too soon and in the most heartbreaking way. Sincere condolences to all your family.
Fiona Day
19/12/2022 20:27
As a mother I cannot even begin to imagine the magnitude of the pain in losing a child.. 💜💔 The island of Ireland is collectively heartbroken. My own son has recently returned from the Lebanon and I am so so sad for the loss of this beautiful young soldier.. On behalf of my family and I, I wish you eternal rest Sean and pray for peace and love for your poor family and fiancee.. 💜
Sean Crilly Longford
19/12/2022 20:27
Rest in peace brave soldier of Ireland
Nathan mcgrath
19/12/2022 20:27
Brother.
Tom Bolger
19/12/2022 20:27
Rest well young soldier, your duty is finished, Rest In Peace.
Jodie Mullen
19/12/2022 20:27
Such a tragedy. A lovely young man, thank you for your service. RIP
Judy smith
19/12/2022 20:27
My heart is with you at this very sad time. May you all find the strength to get through the dark days together.
Stephen mc coy
19/12/2022 20:27
Rest in peace a true hero to Ireland
Darragh Sweeney Logue
19/12/2022 20:27
What a brave man who gave his life for our Great nation! Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam
Paddy & Pauline Mc Eneaney
19/12/2022 20:27
Sean may you rest in the arms of the angels, our heartfelt condolences to your heartbroken family, your girlfriend and your friends, at this very sad time
Garrett Barry ex 23 inf batt. B Coy. Cork
19/12/2022 20:27
Maybe you rest in peace and the whole country is proud of what you and countless other military personnel do to help bring peace in troubled lands.
Claire carthy
19/12/2022 20:27
RIP Sean ❤️
John Bowe
19/12/2022 20:27
Rest in peace, condolences to all your family
Kitty Kelly.
19/12/2022 20:27
Heartfelt condolences to his heartbroken family,May he Rest in peace.
A cork mam
19/12/2022 20:27
Sincere sympathy to all of Sean’s family and comerades thoughts are with you all rest in peace sean
Mark & Kirsten Barrins
19/12/2022 20:26
Sincerest condolences to your family, fiancée and friends. Rest in peace.
Denis O'Neill. ex 4th Fld S&T, 4th LSB.
19/12/2022 20:26
To all that serve neath a flag of blue With hopes of peace within the world. The flag which under, served so true Tomorrow at half-mast unfurled An Irish soldier, young and brave Has paid the price of feud and war In Lebanon his life he gave, His family ne’er to see him more RIP Seán,
Marie Agnew
19/12/2022 20:26
RIP Pt Séan Rooney, you’ve done your duty, although taken too soon. Condolences to all the family and his colleagues in the 27th Infantry Battalion
Ann Hackett
19/12/2022 20:26
Rest in peace pterodactyl Swan Rooney And may the angels guide you to paradise And give you the best bed in heaven. Thank you for your service to our country . Rip
Ruth and Stephen Farrell and family
19/12/2022 20:26
Our sincere sympathy to pte Seán Rooney’s fiancée and family. There are no words that could ever make this right but I hope you know and feel that our country is immensely grateful to him and you for his service. May Seán rest in eternal peace and may you all feel his presence as he continues to do his duty in watching over you all. Ruth and Stephen Farrell
Sarah Murphy Behan
19/12/2022 20:26
Deepest sympathies to this young chaps family
Keith Cleary
19/12/2022 20:26
Rest in peace
Majella quinn
19/12/2022 20:26
Rest easy young man . Bless you for your courage
Michael maxi Mcalester
19/12/2022 20:26
Rip young man 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Shirley Lynch
19/12/2022 20:26
Thank you for your service soldier. Condolences to your friends, comrades and family. May you rest in peace.
Alice Howell
19/12/2022 20:26
Deepest heartfelt condolences to family, friends & comrades. Sean may you rest in peace 🙏
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