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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]
David Barney christie
19/12/2022 19:58
May his soul rest in.peace lord have mercy on him
Nevan Griffith
19/12/2022 19:58
Stand down Soldier, Duty done in the service of Peace. Thank you for your service.
Bernie grace
19/12/2022 19:58
Condolences on the sad loss of your son taken before his time may he RIP,
Pte Hollywood 7bn
19/12/2022 19:58
Rip comrade ❤️🇮🇪
Liz Dempsey
19/12/2022 19:58
I am so sorry for your loss. You must be so proud of him. Sincere condolences to all who knew and served with him.
Michelle Hogan
19/12/2022 19:58
My heart felt condolences to all the family at this sad time ❤️
Richard Comerford
19/12/2022 19:58
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Seán, thank you for your service.
Emma
19/12/2022 19:58
R.I.P Sean thinking Of His Family And Friends At This Sad Time x
Stefan Evans
19/12/2022 19:58
Many condolences to all your family, your sacrifice will never be forgotten Seán.
Maureen Byrne
19/12/2022 19:58
Sincerest condolences to this brave young man's family, friends and comrades. May Sean Rest in Peace.
Andrew black
19/12/2022 19:58
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.
Sgt Philip Keegan (Retired)
19/12/2022 19:58
May peace be your journey Sean you are with the fellowship of brothers in arms you will never be alone and to your family as a former member of the Defence forces I wish to convey my heartfelt sorrow at you loss but you will not bear this loss alone you have the support of a nation and generations of proud service men and wemon to see you through these difficult days and in the coming weeks and months, Sean well always be remembered, end of mission rest easy brother.
Sharon
19/12/2022 19:58
Thoughts and prayers are with the Rooney family at this very sad time.
Tommy Tobin
19/12/2022 19:58
Condolences to the Rooney family may Sean rest in peace
Tom Yates
19/12/2022 19:58
A hero to all. As JFK once said they “Are doing the worlds most important work, the work of peace”. RIP Sean Rooney
shane
19/12/2022 19:57
rip sean
Damien Barry
19/12/2022 19:57
Rest in peace Sean, sincere condolences to his entire family
Cpl William Finnane 6th inf bn
19/12/2022 19:57
R.I.P. comrade. My Condolence to all your family
Peter Doran
19/12/2022 19:57
Thank you for your service. The ultimate peacekeeper. Welcome home brave Irish son Rest in peace your job is done.
Sinead Murphy
19/12/2022 19:57
Rip 🙏
Eamon Grimes
19/12/2022 19:57
Rip Sean Rooney ❤️ with all our love The grimes family ❤️
Callum Doran
19/12/2022 19:57
Rest in peace.
Anita gonnelly
19/12/2022 19:57
I am so sorry for your loss
Darran & Rebecca
19/12/2022 19:57
Rest easy Seán ❤️
Sinead Power
19/12/2022 19:57
Rip private sean rooney
Denise sheehan
19/12/2022 19:57
So sorry for your loss . May he rest in peace.
Richard O Halloran
19/12/2022 19:57
Sorry for your loss
Maria Corcoran
19/12/2022 19:57
Sincere sympathy to Sean's family, fiancé , friends and his defence forces family . Sleep well Sean.
Brendan Lannon
19/12/2022 19:57
Rest easy young man. Thank you for your service. RIP
Dawn Hannon
19/12/2022 19:57
May Seán rest in peace. He will never be forgotten xx
John & Marie Loughlin
19/12/2022 19:57
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Ahmad harb
19/12/2022 19:57
I rest in peace, sad and condolences to my family and his fiancée. I am from Lebanon and I was very upset. The investigation reaches the perpetrators and they are held accountable.
Traci Peake
19/12/2022 19:56
Rest is peace Sean, thoughts and prayers with all your family, friends, fiancée and comrades.. thank you for your service.
Seamus Mahony EX 4th Bn.
19/12/2022 19:56
Condolences to family and friends of Sean. May he rest with the angels after making the ultimate sacrifice for peace. God bless you all on this very sad time.
Declan Connolly
19/12/2022 19:56
Deepest condolences to the family of Private Sean Rooney. May he Rest in Peace 🙏
Damien Grenham
19/12/2022 19:56
Very sorry to see the loss of a great young man who was proud to serve his country. My condolences to his family, fiancee and his colleagues in the defence forces. May he rest in peace.
Maria Ahearne
19/12/2022 19:56
May god bless you all on the loss of your son, fiance and comrade. RIP Private Rooney 💔💔
Alison carthy
19/12/2022 19:56
So young may you rest in peace ❤
Norman Foley Tralee
19/12/2022 19:56
So very sorry for your extremely sad loss. Clearly, an outstanding, brave young man with his whole life ahead of him. We are honoured in how Private Rooney and his colleagues represent us in faraway lands. Sincere condolences. RIP.
Fiona Flood
19/12/2022 19:56
Rest easy now young man and thank you for your service. Condolences to all the family...🥺
Thomas Conlon
19/12/2022 19:56
Rest in Peace soldier your duty done. Thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Caroline Keogh & Family In Dublin
19/12/2022 19:56
Many thanks Private Rooney for your service and bravery.May your gentle soul Rest In Peace
Damian Cahill
19/12/2022 19:56
Sorry for your loss condolences to all family friends and comrades in the defence forces
Roisin
19/12/2022 19:56
Rest in peace soldier. Condolences to all the family
Aileen Merrick, Tony Coleman & Family Dunboyne, Co. Meath
19/12/2022 19:56
Condolences to all your family. Rest in Peace🙏
Jessica Dunne
19/12/2022 19:56
Thank you for your service private Rooney your job is done may you rest in peace
Tom Pemberton
19/12/2022 19:55
I remember your enthusiasm for the job, always a pleasant fella to chat to rest easy Sean. Your duty is done. Fàilte abhaile mo chara.
Sara Burns
19/12/2022 19:55
Rest in peace you brave soul. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Noel Quigley
19/12/2022 19:55
So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace.
Conor Greaney
19/12/2022 19:55
RIP to a brave young man. Pride of our country.
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