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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]
Patrick Searle
19/12/2022 20:09
Rest in peace Sean, you served your country with pride and gave the ultimate price your life. You will ever be remembered by the 27Bn, and all members of the defence forces.
Post 24, Irish United Nations Veterans Association
19/12/2022 20:08
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Pte Seán Rooney his comrades in 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL, and also in 27 Inf Bn, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace. Ar dheis Dé to raibh a anam dílis
Marcus McKenna
19/12/2022 20:08
Deepest of sympathy to Seans family friends and comrades. May you Rest in Peace. Marcus McKenna
Aaron Kelly
19/12/2022 20:08
My sincere condolences to Sean's family at this difficult time. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Pte Rooney
Dessie Howard and Family
19/12/2022 20:08
Ptv Sean Rooney May Your Soul Rest in Peace.
Frank O Rourke
19/12/2022 20:08
Rest in Peace Sean condolences too all your Family and Friends your wit the Angels now 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Bernie mcLoughlin
19/12/2022 20:08
Deepest sympathy to all your family & friends, rip.
Lorraine McCourt
19/12/2022 20:08
Deepest sympathies to all the Rooney family, his Fiance, comrades and friends on your very sad loss, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and devastating time. It has touched the hearts of everyone in Ireland💔. May Sean's young gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Forever young 💙🇮🇪. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a h'anam dilis🇮🇪
Cathriona palmer
19/12/2022 20:08
sincere condolences to a beautiful young boy who died serving his country., RIP. Thinking of his family in this difficult times.
Jay doyle
19/12/2022 20:08
Rest easy bud Serving your country well.
John Molloy
19/12/2022 20:08
Prayers R.I.P
Mary Duffy
19/12/2022 20:08
My deepest symptoms and prayers are with the Rooney family at this time of unimaginable grief. Duty is done Pte Sean Rooney
Sean Birkby
19/12/2022 20:08
You did your duty soldier, made your family and country proud. You will be remembered. Rest in peace sir. All my thoughts are with your family at this time
Grace O’ Brien and family
19/12/2022 20:08
My sincere condolences to all the family of Seán. Thinking of you all. You were a true hero to our Country. RIP 🇮🇪
Katelyn
19/12/2022 20:08
Rest in peace 🇮🇪🇮🇪💔
Martin Corey Co.Derry
19/12/2022 20:08
Thank you for your service to Ireland and the Cause for peace. God bless the Rooney family.
Jamie
19/12/2022 20:07
Thanks for service
Dom Berry
19/12/2022 20:07
RIP Sean! Thank you for your service! All give some amd Some give ALL
Joe Sheridan
19/12/2022 20:07
Rest in Sean very sad condolences to your family 🙏🙏🙏
Gary Mcmanus
19/12/2022 20:07
Duty done now Soldier. Rest easy.
Gerard sheehan
19/12/2022 20:07
RIP 🙏🙏🙏❤
Sinead keoghan
19/12/2022 20:07
Rest in peace Sean. No body deserves what happened to u .doing your best to protect others .my heart is truly broken for your poor family and friends. If we could only turn back time and you didn't go down that road to meet a truly evil person .I hope that who ever it was is brought to justice and that lessons are learnt from this needless act of evil.may God give your family espically your poor mam the strength to go on .
John Mc loughlin NS RETIRED
19/12/2022 20:07
Rest in peace young man Duty Done
John Bergin Roscommon
19/12/2022 20:07
RIP Pte Sean Rooney.
Deirdre
19/12/2022 20:07
Such a brave soldier. Thank you for serving our country.
Gavin White
19/12/2022 20:07
Sleep tight your duty is done
Alan O’Connor
19/12/2022 20:06
Rest Easy Soldier.
Joanne Dempsey
19/12/2022 20:06
From my family to yours we are so very sorry for your loss 💔
David Mc Evoy
19/12/2022 20:06
I am so sorry for Private Rooney’s tragic death. His family should be proud of him for serving his country. Rest in peace. We will remember you proudly
Mulvey family
19/12/2022 20:06
Thinking of all your family at this sad time, may you rest in peace
Cathal O'Regan
19/12/2022 20:06
Sincere sympathy to the family and colleagues of pte Sean Rooney. May he rest in peace
Retired Sgt Major Patrick Hogan
19/12/2022 20:06
R.I.P young soldier, condolences to the family.
Sgt Philip Curry 2Bde CIS Coy
19/12/2022 20:06
Deepest condolences to Seán’s family, friends, colleagues in 27Inf Bn & 121Inf Bn. May he RIP.
Gerard Walsh
19/12/2022 20:06
Rest in peace Seán. You're in in prayers.
Hazel poutch
19/12/2022 20:06
Rest in peace
Tony Walsh
19/12/2022 20:06
To all Seáns family and comrades, my deepest sympathy is with all of you. Rest in peace brother.
Mary Margaret O'Reilly
19/12/2022 20:06
Sincere Sympathy to all his family and friends, Rest in peace Seàn.
Marian Nugent
19/12/2022 20:06
Condolences to Sean's family and friends.
Loughnane family Newcastle west Co Limerick
19/12/2022 20:06
Condolences to Sean's Mom , Fiancée, extended Rooney family and comrades. Rest in Peace Sean 🙏
David Dunne
19/12/2022 20:06
Your loss is felt everywhere. You were a soldier of the Irish Army you served your country to the last. Your name will never be forgotten. Sleep well your duty is done. RiP Bud.
Sandra Courtney
19/12/2022 20:06
Deepest sympathy on the tragic death of Sean,my thoughts are with his family and fiancé at this heartbreaking time.
Tpr Patrick Murphy
19/12/2022 20:06
RIP comrade
Grace Donnelly
19/12/2022 20:06
Rest in Peace Seán, thoughts are with your family and friends at this time
Lorraine bell
19/12/2022 20:05
Rip young man another life taken too soon
Eoin enright
19/12/2022 20:05
Rip
Connolly Family
19/12/2022 20:05
Sincerest condolences
Maureen Hayes
19/12/2022 20:05
So sad that our country has lost a beautiful young man but most of all your family fiancé and comrade's loss Keep watch at the gates of Heaven when one day you and your loved ones will be reunited Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis
Siobhan Foy
19/12/2022 20:05
R. I. P young soldier 💔fly high with the angels
Elaine Hardy
19/12/2022 20:05
Rip, so very sad.
Sean Whelan
19/12/2022 20:05
Hero’s take on many forms, but anyone who has served their country with such pride and distinction is without a doubt a hero, may he never be forgotten. Rest in paradise, till Valhalla
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