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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]
Detta Plummer
19/12/2022 19:08
Sending my condolences to Sean's family friends & fiancee at this tragic time. Sleep in heavenly peace Sean 🙏
Jay
19/12/2022 19:08
R.I.P kid 🙏
Petty Officer Mark Ansbro (Retd).
19/12/2022 19:08
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Seán. I served in South Lebanon at the same age 23 years ago and can only imagine how his loss will be felt by those who loved him. RIP.
Jim and Therese Brennan, Monaghan
19/12/2022 19:08
Deepest sympathies to Sean's family, fiancee, friends and comrades on the death of such a young man in the course of serving his country. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏
Shane O’Sullivan
19/12/2022 19:08
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. My thought and prayers are with you and your family and a loved ones. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis!
Ian Patrick Whaley
19/12/2022 19:08
Sorry for the passing of seàn Rooney condolences to his family
Ashleigh Campbell
19/12/2022 19:08
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Sean, and I offer my condolences to Sean, his fiancé and family. Ashleigh. Xxx
Karen Edmonds
19/12/2022 19:08
Rest in Peace, Thank you for your service. My deepest condolences to all family and friends
Noeleen Sweeney Finglas Dublin
19/12/2022 19:08
RIP young man thinking of all your family ❤️🙏🏻
Katie O’Rourke
19/12/2022 19:08
Sean, there are not enough words to verbalise how sad and sorry I am that this has happened to you, sending my sincere condolences to your immediate and extended family as well as your friends. Thank you for everything you have done for our country as well as the people of Ireland. You are truly a hero and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace to a true hero. 🤍
Marian and Jessie leahy
19/12/2022 19:08
So sorry for your loss may Sean rest in peace
Marie Dunne
19/12/2022 19:08
I so sorry for your loss 😔❤️❤️❤️
Zita Connolly
19/12/2022 19:08
My condolences 🌹
A Wexford Mother.
19/12/2022 19:08
Rest in Eternal peace soldier, you served your country proud. Condolences to your heartbroken parents and family, forever young, RIP. 💜🙏
Shane
19/12/2022 19:08
Rest easy young man! 🇮🇪
Helen comiskey
19/12/2022 19:08
Gone to soon .R I.P Sean. Thoughts and prayers with your family friends and work colleagues at this very sad time.
james connolly
19/12/2022 19:08
May the lord of peace cherish you , rest in peace.
Kevin Miller
19/12/2022 19:08
Taught’s and prayers with family and friends at this time.
John Hyland
19/12/2022 19:08
I am so sorry for the loss of Sean , hoping Sean’s family and friends will someday find some comfort and peace
Milissa Howard
19/12/2022 19:08
Deepest sympathy to Sean's mother fiancé and all of his family may sean rest in peace ❤ lovely young man taken soon 🙏
Mary Dunne
19/12/2022 19:08
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family
Stephen Butler
19/12/2022 19:08
Sean My friend we had some good laughs. Sleep tight you duty is over comrade
Joe and Elaine Rooney, Cavan
19/12/2022 19:08
My sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends. You are a true Irish hero. May you rest in peace
Christopher Flynn
19/12/2022 19:08
Condolences to Family & friends on the passing of Sean RIP
Johanna Butler
19/12/2022 19:07
Sending my deepest sympathies to Sean’s Fiancée, Mum and all family members.
Jody byrne
19/12/2022 19:07
Rip Sean and thank you for your service.
Robert Forde
19/12/2022 19:07
Thank you for your service. RIP.
Alan Hogan
19/12/2022 19:07
My sincere condolences to Sean's Family,fiance, friends and comrades. Gone too soon,Rip Seàn 🙏
June Dempsey
19/12/2022 19:07
May you rest in peace
Cathy Hayes.
19/12/2022 19:07
R.I.P Sean. Forever young, forever a hero. Thankyou for your service. Condolences to your family. ⚘️⚘️
Valerie Stephenson
19/12/2022 19:07
Brave young soldier, so sad for his family and fiance, RIP
Dara
19/12/2022 19:07
Rest easy soldier. In ár gCroíthe go deo
Neil Blevins
19/12/2022 19:07
RIP
Paddy Trehy
19/12/2022 19:07
My your soul RIP Sean what a terrible tragedy my God give strength to your family and love ones
Paul O Dwyer
19/12/2022 19:07
“Rest in peace soldier “
Aisling McCormack Killinkere Co.Cavan
19/12/2022 19:07
Deepest Condolences to all Seán‘s Family, Friends & colleagues in The Defence Forces. RIP
Valerie Jordan
19/12/2022 19:07
My heartfelt condolences to Séan's family & fiancé RIP it's just so sad
Mick McKenzie
19/12/2022 19:07
My deepest condolences to the Family and his serving Uncles on the loss of Pte Sean Rooney who gave his life in the pursuit of peace and freedom
Karl Reardon
19/12/2022 19:07
Rest in peace Seán, condolences to your family, friends and your colleagues in Óglaigh na hÉireann
Margo Coppinger
19/12/2022 19:07
Deepest sympathy to Sean,s family and fiancee, , 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Jason Coleman
19/12/2022 19:07
Very sorry for your loss
Colin McLeod
19/12/2022 19:07
RIP Sean
Jim Waters
19/12/2022 19:07
So sad to hear what happened to this young man
Tony Nash
19/12/2022 19:07
Rest in peace sean❤
Ex Sgt Charlie Stone, 2nd Field Artillery Regiment, Mc Kee Bks, Dublin.
19/12/2022 19:07
Our comrades that have passed. They walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, always near us watching our backs. They are still loved, still missed, but they will never be forgotten. RIP comrade🇮🇪
Paddy lynch
19/12/2022 19:07
May u rest in peace gone to soon 🙏💔🇮🇪
Coomber Family
19/12/2022 19:07
Rest in peace Sean.Sincere condolences to your fiancée,family and friends.
Lorraine
19/12/2022 19:07
Thank you, Rest in peace Sean 💔
Matthew curran
19/12/2022 19:07
So sad Rip young man gone but not forgotten
Lt Col Pádraig Brennan
19/12/2022 19:07
My deepest condolences to the Rooney family at this incredibly difficult time. Seán was a soldier of Ireland and I am so proud to be able to say that I served with him. May he Rest In Peace.
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