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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 McGrath
19/12/2022 19:48
My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in peace.
Eddie Coleman
19/12/2022 19:48
Séan you gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace,our thoughts and prayers are with the family friends and comrades of Pte Rooney,may you rest in eternal peace “Ar dheis de go raibh a anam
Padraig and Claire O Brien (12th bn)
19/12/2022 19:48
Deepest sympathy to all the Rooney family,friends and fiancé.May he Rest in peace.
Mary Corbett
19/12/2022 19:48
I'm so sorry for your loss may your son rest in peace 🙏 Thinking of you all , friends , family and partner 💙🙏
Pj Costello
19/12/2022 19:48
My sincere condolence to all of Sean's family and his fiance. May he Rest in Peace
Annette Kent
19/12/2022 19:48
Sincere sympathies to Sean's family and friends. So heartbreaking. May he RIP
John Curran
19/12/2022 19:48
Sincere condolences to the Rooney Family, rest in peace Sean 🙏
Nicola Fitzpatrick
19/12/2022 19:48
Condolences to his family our hearts are breaking for them
Diane Moynihan
19/12/2022 19:48
Condolences to everyone. X
848479 pte hannon p.j.
19/12/2022 19:48
may you rest in eternal peace soldier, Until we all meet again, god bless.
Hayden McG
19/12/2022 19:48
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in Peace Soldier.
Garry Preston
19/12/2022 19:48
You gave the greatest sacrifice for peace. May you rest in peace. You are a true hero.
Kathleen Bennett and family
19/12/2022 19:47
So sorry to hear of your sad passing what a lovely young soldier you were serving your country and to be taken at such a young age is truly heartbreaking condolences to your mum brothers and sister your partner may you rest in heaven's garden
Helen kerrigan
19/12/2022 19:47
Rest in peace young man. May you get the best seat in Heaven 🕯🙏👼
Nathalie and milo hogan
19/12/2022 19:47
So sorry for your loss 😭thinking of all Sean's family at this heartbreaking time 💔
Larry Keane
19/12/2022 19:47
May You Rest In Peace Young Man
Ryan O Leary
19/12/2022 19:47
Rest in peace
Kieran McSharry
19/12/2022 19:47
Rest easy! Your shift is over. You will not be forgotten.
billy mc loughlin
19/12/2022 19:47
" rest in peace soldier "
Allison Farrelly
19/12/2022 19:47
RIP Seán💚 Deepest sympathy to Seán Family and Fiance at this heartbreaking time xxx Thank you for service Seán 🇮🇪🕊💚
Geraldine Brennan
19/12/2022 19:47
Rest in peace. Condolences to your family & friends
Carmel Smith
19/12/2022 19:47
I'm so so sorry to hear this news. God rest him and console his family and comrades. Carmel Smith widow of Pte Charlie Smith who served in Lebanon in 1987.
Eddie Courtney
19/12/2022 19:47
R.I.P Sean
Chris Tucker
19/12/2022 19:47
RIP young man, taughts are with your friends and family 💙 Dublin
Sean Power
19/12/2022 19:47
RIP
MIKE & Mgt Enright
19/12/2022 19:47
SINCERE Sympathy to the Rooney &extended families on the Passing of SEÀN may he rest in peace ⛪
Amy colquhoun
19/12/2022 19:46
R.i.p séan. Condolences to family and friends
Grace Padwick
19/12/2022 19:46
Sending deepest condolences to the family and partner and comrades of Sean , taken too soon while keeping peace , May You Rest In Peace Soldier 😢😢💙🙏🇮🇪
Natasha Hanway
19/12/2022 19:46
My deepest condolences to the Rooney family, may Sean redt in peace.
Philomena McElroy
19/12/2022 19:46
With all our deepest sympathy on the passing of Sean. Taken from you so suddenly & cruelly. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. May Sean Rest in Eternal Peace 🇮🇪 xxx
Fiona and Willie casey and family
19/12/2022 19:46
Rest in peace sean a true hero Thinking of all your family and friends and work colleagues
Michael Gallagher . Co Mayo
19/12/2022 19:46
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family , friends & comrads on the tragic passing of Seàn . Thank you for your service 🇮🇪 🇺🇳 RIP .
Sheena , Robert , Emily , Bobby & Olly O Connor Dublin
19/12/2022 19:46
Sincere sympathy on your loss.
Jennifer kelly
19/12/2022 19:46
I wish you the strength to carry the pain
Sean Preacher Brennan
19/12/2022 19:46
You gave your all to help the less fortunate in this world. Your sacrifice will always be remembered ,You will never be forgotten rest in peace young Man.Thanks For your service to your country Ireland.
McDermott Family
19/12/2022 19:46
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Private Rooney at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Tom Magee
19/12/2022 19:46
My sincere condolences to your family friends and your comrades both at home and with 121st RIP Sean
Edel Curtin & Family
19/12/2022 19:46
My deepest sympathy to the Rooney family on your unbearable loss of Private Sean Rooney. Private Rooney laid down his life for peace, I thank him for his ultimate sacrifice Rest in peace
Sarah Barry
19/12/2022 19:46
Condolences to all the Rooney family and Seán’s fiancée Holly. Rest in Peace Pte Seán Rooney! 🇮🇪❤️
Gerard Twomey. 1 BAR, Collins Barracks, Cork
19/12/2022 19:45
Sean the sacrifice you made can be no greater and the memory of it will never diminish. Deepest condolences to the Rooney family and close relatives and friends. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Chris & Ursula O Connor
19/12/2022 19:45
What a brave young man who gave his life for peace. You will always be remembered . Fly high. Be proud. Rest in peace young man.our Hero.
Majella Nevin
19/12/2022 19:45
Rest in Peace Sean. As a mother this is is our worst nightmare. My deepest condolences to your family and friends 💔
Jennifer raleigh
19/12/2022 19:45
My thoughts and prayers are with ur family, fiancè and friends and comrades at this time. As the wife of a soldier I can't begin to imagine the pain you are all going through. Rest in peace. You are a hero to your family and to this country.
Conor Power
19/12/2022 19:45
So very sorry for your heart-breaking loss.
Nicola and private Forrester
19/12/2022 19:45
Rest in peace Sean ,deepest condolences to the Rooney family and Sean’s fiancé x”
Peter Morris
19/12/2022 19:45
RIP
Joe O Meara
19/12/2022 19:45
May you rest in peace young brave soldier.
Brian Sullivan
19/12/2022 19:45
Rest in peace, brave soldier.
June Boyle
19/12/2022 19:45
Rest in peace
Mark Hammond
19/12/2022 19:45
Rest in peace comrade, a brave young soldier serving his Country and risking it all for peace.
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