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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]
Brendan Phelan
19/12/2022 19:13
May he test in peace, my heart breaks for his family, friends and colleagues, hopefully you can find comfort in each other!
Geraldine Lavery
19/12/2022 19:13
May he rest in peace! Thinking of all of Sean’s family, friends and comrades at this heartbreaking time From The Taggart and Lavery Families
Aileen Shannon
19/12/2022 19:13
May you rest in peace brave soldier
Paula Murphy
19/12/2022 19:13
Deepest sympathies to this brave young man's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Alison Kelly
19/12/2022 19:13
My deepest sympathy to you all. God bless .
Annette Ryan
19/12/2022 19:13
My sincere condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of Pte Sean Rooney. The country stands in mourning behind you x
Fiona Mc Manus
19/12/2022 19:12
R.I.P young solider its just heartbreaking may god look over your mother father finance and family and friends ❤
Jessica Bowes
19/12/2022 19:12
I will never get my head around this devastating loss of a young life in such horrific circumstances. Thinking of Pte Rooney and sending all my love to his family, fiancé, friends and his defence force family at this devastating time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 💙
Bryan Moules
19/12/2022 19:12
Rip comrade
Tara curley
19/12/2022 19:12
Rest in peace private Sean Rooney condolences to your family friends and fiancé and fellow comrades. Rest easy solider 🕊💚🤍🧡
THOMAS RYAN
19/12/2022 19:12
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL R.I.P
Jennifer Duffy
19/12/2022 19:12
Condolences to your family may you rest in peace x
Stacey Toft ... Co.Kildare
19/12/2022 19:12
Would like to pass my condolences to Sean's Family , Sean's Partner . Friends and Comrades in Ireland and Over Seas you were a young life taken way too soon It's heart breaking .Thanks for your service R.I.P Private Sean May you get the best bed up there Rest now solider 🙏😥🇨🇮
Geraldine & Marie O’ Flynn
19/12/2022 19:12
Sincere condolences to the Family, Fiancé, Comrades and Friends of Private Rooney. Taken too soon. May God give them strength at this very difficult and heartbreaking time. Ar dheist Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Brendan Dunne
19/12/2022 19:12
So sad keep strong ❤️❤️❤️
Thomas P Keogh ex vet
19/12/2022 19:12
He sitting at the right of god now
Mary Dunne
19/12/2022 19:12
Sincerest condolences to all of Sean's family, fiancee, friends and members of his company. May their sadness be replaced with the happy memories of their loved one. Rest in Peace young man.
Seán Malone
19/12/2022 19:12
Rest In Peace young man. Condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
Capt Joseph Ward
19/12/2022 19:12
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Seán. May he rest in peace.
Dympna Mahon
19/12/2022 19:12
Rest in peace Seán❤️
Joan Browne
19/12/2022 19:12
Heartfelt condolences to you all! God bless you. Such a loss!
Kathleen O Brien
19/12/2022 19:12
Rest In Peace Young Man,May God give your heartbroken Family Peace
Eileen Kelly
19/12/2022 19:12
RIP Sean. Thank you for your service. Sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends at this extremely sad time.
Elaine Byrne
19/12/2022 19:12
Our deepest condolences from one family of a young 3 Star to another. Our yhoughts and prayerd are with you all on this sad occasion.
Aidan Cooney
19/12/2022 19:12
Sincere condolences to the family RIP
Pamela Bennett
19/12/2022 19:12
Rest in peace Sean look down on your fiance and family and give them the strength they will need 🙏💔
James Wiggins
19/12/2022 19:12
RIP Sean your duty is done, condolences to all your family and friends
Ian Harpur
19/12/2022 19:11
Sincere condolences to all of Sean's family, friends and comrades. RIP Sean.
Kieran O’Sullivan
19/12/2022 19:11
Deepest Sympathy
Martina Guthrie
19/12/2022 19:11
A Hero. Gone before your time. God Bless your family and friends.
Pauline Gilchreest, Co Galway
19/12/2022 19:11
My sincere condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of Pte Sean Rooney. Thank you for your service Sean, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Ben Finlay
19/12/2022 19:11
My deepest sympathy to Seán's family, friends and all members of the Defence Forces too.
The O’Shea family Laois
19/12/2022 19:11
Our deepest condolences for your tragic loss
Margaret Doyle
19/12/2022 19:11
My deepest Sympathies to Sean's family, fiancée, friends & comrades. Thinking of you all at this time & hoping the precious memories you all have of Sean will get you all through the difficult days ahead without him.
Sarah hickey
19/12/2022 19:11
So sorry for your loss. Such a brave courageous young man taken way too soon may he rest in perfect peace❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Karen McGrath
19/12/2022 19:11
Rest in peace pte Sean you did your country and family proud and made the ultimate sacrifice. 💔
Ian Stubbs (retired PDF)
19/12/2022 19:11
Condolences to your family, friends and comrades. May you RIP your duties done...
Ray Byrne
19/12/2022 19:11
Rest in Peace.
Martina & Christopher Mulqueen
19/12/2022 19:11
Our deepest sympathy to Private Seans family, fiance and friends. Rest in peace soldier 💙💚
Jackie
19/12/2022 19:11
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful young son. Condolences to all his family & friends. Thank you for your service. May Sean RIP. 🙏
Liam, Liz and the O'Brien Family, Blackrock, Cork
19/12/2022 19:11
Our sincere heartfelt condolences to all of PTE Seán Rooney's family.. our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam 🙏
Pat Duffy
19/12/2022 19:11
May Sean rest in peace in his heavenly home 🙏 Deepest sympathy to Sean’s Family and Fiancé
Denise o Riordan
19/12/2022 19:10
R.I.P 🙏
Gavin Martin
19/12/2022 19:10
Condolences to all family and friends of Pte Seán Rooney. A young man who died in the line of duty for a country that he loved. You and your family will be in our thoughts especially this Christmas. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam
Catherine Murphy
19/12/2022 19:10
My deepest condolences to the Rooney family at this very difficult time. May Sean rest in peace..
Amanda mullen
19/12/2022 19:10
Thank your for your service
Edwina Aird
19/12/2022 19:10
R.I.P BRAVE SOLDIER
Gerry Conroy
19/12/2022 19:10
Should never have happened to Sean serving in your country to keep your peace. RIP Sean!
Eileen Roche
19/12/2022 19:10
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of a very brave young man. Private Rooney may he rest peacefully in the arms of the Angels
Dean Mullen
19/12/2022 19:10
Sean, you were an absolute gentleman and an outstanding soldier. You'll be missed brother, rest in peace.
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