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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]
Nathan Prendergast
19/12/2022 19:18
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. God rest his soul. Thoughts to his family
Megan Smith
19/12/2022 19:18
Rest in peace Seán.
Geraldine Kennedy
19/12/2022 19:18
R.I.P Seán. Thank you for your service. May God give your family and friends strength in the upcoming days.
Donna Purcell
19/12/2022 19:18
Rest In Peace 🙏 your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Laura dillon
19/12/2022 19:18
R.i.p thinking of your girlfriend, all your family and friends.
Louise Healy
19/12/2022 19:18
Our Deepest Sympathies at this devastating time to Seáns family, Fiance and friends.We are so sorry this happened.May he rest in peace.
Lisa Mc namara cork city
19/12/2022 19:18
Fly high soldier of Ireland rip xxx
Celine Mulvihill
19/12/2022 19:18
I am so sorry for the heartbreak Sean's family, fiance and friends are enduring. I pray they will find the strength to cope with this tragedy. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.
Val Murray
19/12/2022 19:18
Rest in Peace Sean 🇮🇪
Sinead, Soldiers wife
19/12/2022 19:18
My heartfelt condolences to Seans family, fiancee and military family at home and overseas. The worst nightmare has happened. Rest easy Private Rooney, your duty is done. The country is so proud of you 🇮🇪
Rory mallon
19/12/2022 19:18
There are no words,absolutly gutted 💔 Rest in peace Sean,a true hero,may your family,friends and colleagues find the strenght to carry on,gone but never forgotten,sleep tight private 💔
Noel Jones ex PDF
19/12/2022 19:18
R.i.p
Ricky
19/12/2022 19:17
You served your country proud. Rest easy Soldier 🇮🇪
Mairtin MacDonnacha
19/12/2022 19:17
Rest easy private Your country is proud of you
Paul Ryan, Naval Service Veteran.
19/12/2022 19:17
Virgie and I send our deepest condolence on the passing of your beautiful Son Pte Sean Rooney who has served with Honour and distinguished Service to his Country. May he rest in peace with the Angles. Fair winds and following Seas until we meet again. STAND EASY COMRADE DUTY DONE.
Carmel Noonan Reilly
19/12/2022 19:17
Rest in peace young man ..thought and prayers with your lived ones 🙏💚
Ronan Lordan
19/12/2022 19:17
Thanks you for your service to peace in Lebanon
Annie drum
19/12/2022 19:17
Rip 💔
Philip Sipak
19/12/2022 19:17
Rest easy seán, Thank you for your service 🇮🇪🕊
Niall P Scully
19/12/2022 19:17
May you rest in peace may your fiancé and family find solace
Thomas and Katherine O reilly
19/12/2022 19:17
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your son Sean. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Mark Gunning
19/12/2022 19:17
RIP Soldier.Deepest sympathies to your family.
Kaylem conway
19/12/2022 19:17
Rest easy hero
Marion Moore
19/12/2022 19:17
So very very sorry for your loss. In my Prayers. ❤️
James Dunlea
19/12/2022 19:17
May you rest in Peace Sean. You will always be remembered.
Declan Smyth Former Naval Service
19/12/2022 19:16
Condolences to all of Sean's friends, family and comrades. May he Rest in Peace
Tina McNally
19/12/2022 19:16
A young man taken to soon . Thank u for your service. May u rest in peace 🇮🇪
Darren O Mahony
19/12/2022 19:16
Rip Sean 🙏🇮🇪
Aine ni s
19/12/2022 19:16
RIP young man
Grenham Family, Ahascragh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
19/12/2022 19:16
Our deepest sympathies to Pte Seán Rooney's family, loved ones and colleagues. May you rest in peace Pte Seán. Go dtuga Dia solas na bhflaitheas dó. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
David Connolly
19/12/2022 19:16
Rest easy comrade, we have the watch.
Catherine Walsh
19/12/2022 19:16
R.I.P Brave soldier ❤🙏🌹Condolences to his family fiancee friends and colleagues
Conor
19/12/2022 19:16
RIP Sean ❤️
Mary Foley
19/12/2022 19:16
Rest in Peace young man, Condolences to all hie family and friends ❤️
Seamus Fuery
19/12/2022 19:16
Rest in peace soldier duty done
Damien Mooney Kildare
19/12/2022 19:16
Condolences to Sean's Family,Fiance and friends on his passing. May he rest in peace
John
19/12/2022 19:16
Rest easy, never had the pleasure of knowing you, but I’m sure you were an outstanding soldier.
Martin Moules
19/12/2022 19:16
Thinking of the heart broken families and his colleagues on the 121 Inf Bn. Rest in peace Sean.
Katie Keenan
19/12/2022 19:16
Condolences to your family thinking of them all at this tragic time. May Seán Rest in peace.
Brian Cronin
19/12/2022 19:16
Sleep well you will be forever in our thoughts and prayers. Brave till the end 😢
Mo Clarke
19/12/2022 19:16
Your bravery will shine bright. ✨️ Thinking of your fiance, family, friends and battalion. May you rest in peace. Bray, Co Wicklow
Michael Fugate
19/12/2022 19:16
scíthe éasca saighdiúir
Fiona Dunning
19/12/2022 19:16
Unthinkable and tragic loss of such a young boy, sincere condolences to his family, fiancé and friends.
Yasmin Rima
19/12/2022 19:16
Thank you for your courage and bravery
Brian byrne
19/12/2022 19:16
Rest in peace brother duty done
Kathleen O Brien
19/12/2022 19:16
R.I.P. Young man, may God give your parents, family partner and friends Peace , Thank you for your service ,
Kathleen Naughton
19/12/2022 19:16
Sincere condolences to The family of pte Sean Rooney. A life cut short serving our country in Lebanon. May God comfort your family & Girlfriend at this time & in the months & years ahead.🇮🇪
Robert Healy
19/12/2022 19:16
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and partner of this fallen soldier who was going about his duty to be so horrifically have his life taken and so young with his future ahead of him. God bless so tragic
Maria Galbally
19/12/2022 19:16
May he rest in peace. Condolances to his family 🙏
Eric greene, 5 battalion
19/12/2022 19:15
Our deepest condolences to Sean’s family on the loss of their brave son I cannot begin to imagine the the pain and suffering you are all enduring our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your brave son may he rest in peace . Sleep well brother
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