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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]
mick dwyer
19/12/2022 20:02
Rest easy Comrade Sean Rooney ..Condolences to his fiancée holly.. his family.. his civilian friends ..and his military brothers..
Ian Hanley
19/12/2022 20:01
R.I.P Comrade. A true hero to us all
PO Mark Horgan NS retired
19/12/2022 20:01
RIP Sean, sincere condolences to your family and friends.
Donna Guerrine
19/12/2022 20:01
May you rest in peace private Sean Rooney and give your family the strenght to get through this difficult time utterly heartbraking.
John Patrick Barnacle
19/12/2022 20:01
Condolences to the family, friends and comrades alike🇮🇪❤️the whole country is mourning this loss with you, I didn't know him personally but I am sure he was a good person and a great solider Scíth faoi shíocháin Seán
Alan Davis..
19/12/2022 20:01
My deepest condolences to your family and friends and comrades. May you have eternal peace..
Katherine Holman
19/12/2022 20:01
Rest in peace 🙏
Donal
19/12/2022 20:01
Rest in peace Sean, you did your country proud
Edmond kirwan
19/12/2022 20:01
Rest in peace
Anne kelly
19/12/2022 20:01
Deepest condolence to your family Fiance and friends rest in peace 🙏🕯
O/S Lynch
19/12/2022 20:01
Rest easy soldier. Condolences to Pte Rooney’s family during this very difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis.
Sgt Stephen Doyle
19/12/2022 20:01
My deepest condolences to your family and friends. I am truly saddened by this news. Thank you for your service, rest in peace.
Kevin and Eithne Wright
19/12/2022 20:01
Rest easy soldier.
David Robinson
19/12/2022 20:01
Rest in Peace Pte. Rooney
Margaret Keyes
19/12/2022 20:01
Thank you so much for your service. Rest in peace 💚🤍🧡
Damien jean and ivy Cunningham
19/12/2022 20:01
Rip a young hero taken too soon deepest sympathies to all family friends and his young fiance
Tom Burke
19/12/2022 20:01
Spectacular Agendo Pte Rooney. We are judged by our deeds. Your country is proud of you.
CPO/Com Cronan Doyle (Ret) ex Naval Service
19/12/2022 20:01
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Séan’s family, fiancée and Defence Force comrades. May he Rest In Peace
Vanessa Egan
19/12/2022 20:01
Rest in Peace, taken way too soon. XxX
Vanessa buckley
19/12/2022 20:00
So sorry for your loss .
David Northridge (retired DF)
19/12/2022 20:00
My deepest condolences to the Rooney family, his fiancée and his comrades both at home and oversea’s. May he Rest in Eternal Peace. Thank you for your Service. Duty done, stand easy soldier. 🇮🇪
Susan walsh
19/12/2022 20:00
RIP SEAN FROM THE WALSH FAMILY
Sarah Hayden
19/12/2022 20:00
Rip young man
Marie
19/12/2022 20:00
Sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time .R.I.P
John Boland
19/12/2022 20:00
My deepest sympathy to Sean's Family.
Paul Conlon
19/12/2022 20:00
RIP
Ruth Moran
19/12/2022 20:00
RIP young man . Ireland is so proud of you . Thoughts and prayers are with tour family and friends xxx
Caroline brown
19/12/2022 20:00
So heartbreaking RIP brave solider ur duty is done God give u the best best and mind ur family and ur precious mum and girlfiend x
Tricia and Michael Scanlon
19/12/2022 20:00
Sorry for your loss thinking of you all at this sad time
Geraldine Larkin
19/12/2022 20:00
Rest in peace soldier, May you fly high with the angels
Martin twyford
19/12/2022 20:00
Rest easy soldier, may you rest in eternal peace.
Helen Kenny
19/12/2022 20:00
So sorry to hear kf such a young life lost in this senseless way my he rest with the angels and your family have some solace in knowing him for 24 yrs and his fiancé 3 years of loving his gentle soul amen
Conor kelleher
19/12/2022 20:00
RIP Sean. Heart breaking.
Graham Rochford & Elizabeth Rochford & Réaltín Rochford
19/12/2022 20:00
You served your country with honour even in the midst of your final moments on this Earth you did everything to protect your comrades, your bravery and true heroism will never be forgotten. Your name will forever live on in The Irish Defence Forces family. We will never forget you. My thoughts and prayers are with your heartbroken Fiancée, Mother, family, friends and your comrades. I am so sorry for your loss. Suaimhneas síoraí duit, agus leaba i measc na nAingeal is an Naomh go raibh.
Eddie Hartnett
19/12/2022 20:00
May Gog comfort Sean and his family at this sad time rest in peace with the angels
SHEM O'GRADY RETIRED COY SGT 3rd INF BN.
19/12/2022 20:00
REST IN PEACE BRAVE COMRADE. SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL YOUR FAMILY 👪 AND FRIENDS.
Kenneth Murphy
19/12/2022 20:00
RIP, condolences to the Rooney family. To Sean thank you for your service in the cause of peace. Ex member sgmn Kenny Murphy
Comdt Donal Curran
19/12/2022 19:59
101 Sqn were honoured to have the responsibility of bringing Séan home to his family. His loss is felt in every corner of the Defence Forces, May he rest in peace.
Jason Mc Loughlin
19/12/2022 19:59
Thank you for your service, you may be gone but you won't be forgotten
Clare Finnegan
19/12/2022 19:59
Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sean. Sending strength
Dale Condon
19/12/2022 19:59
Rest in peace.
Leanne Butler
19/12/2022 19:59
Rest easy Seán. Thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, friends, colleagues and all in the Defence Forces at this time. ♡
Evan Lynch
19/12/2022 19:59
Rip 🇮🇪
Mark O Flynn
19/12/2022 19:59
Sincerest condolences to your family and friends. Your duty is done, rest easy soldier.
Dennis Wilhelm
19/12/2022 19:59
My biggest condolences to the familiy from germany. A brother is gone may you rest in peace . Your duty is done .
Marie Regazzoli
19/12/2022 19:59
My Sincere Sympathy to the Rooney family, also his fiance his comrades in the Leabonan who are left behind. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Niamh Healy
19/12/2022 19:59
Rest in Paradise young man
Fiona kiely limerick city
19/12/2022 19:59
rip private sean rooney a true hero condolences to the family and friends sending love and 🙏
Vincent Nutley
19/12/2022 19:59
Sorry for your lost. May he have eternal peace
Comdt Ruairí O’Brien(Retd)
19/12/2022 19:59
I’m very sorry for your loss. Sean you made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of peace. RIP.
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