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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]
Josh mahony
19/12/2022 19:07
Rip comrade
Michelle McKenn
19/12/2022 19:07
Condolences to Sean’s family,fiancé and friends . My thought and prayers R.I.P Solider 🇮🇪
Anita Brannigan
19/12/2022 19:07
thank you for your service! condolences to the family and may you rest in peace!
Brendan and Siobhan Gallagher Westport Co Mayo
19/12/2022 19:07
Deepest condolences to Sean's family friends and colleagues. May he rest in peace.
Julian Courtney
19/12/2022 19:07
Rest in peace Private Seán Rooney.
Susandevine
19/12/2022 19:07
Rip such a brave young man
T.j.Rusk
19/12/2022 19:07
Thank you for your service Sean,RIP brother
Paula Barry
19/12/2022 19:07
Deepest condolences on the loss of Sean. May he rest in peace.
Deirdre Garry
19/12/2022 19:07
Sean thank you for your service may you rest in peace
A Kildare Family
19/12/2022 19:07
Pte Rooney. Thank you for your service and dedication to your country. In these dark days guide your mam, fiancé and all your family and help them navigate their way through their grief. Rest in eternal peace now
Chloe Owens
19/12/2022 19:07
May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Thank you for your service. Rest easy.
Hilary Leonard
19/12/2022 19:07
Sleep well dear Sean you have been so brave you will be sadly missed.xx
Amy
19/12/2022 19:07
R.I.P Sean You’ve done your country proud may you get the best bed in heaven.
David O Brien
19/12/2022 19:06
May you rest in peace
John &Pauline Doyle
19/12/2022 19:06
Such a sad day for your family and friends and country rest in peace young man
Peter Grenham
19/12/2022 19:06
Rest in Peace soldier 🙏 God bless your family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time ❤️
Maria gainsford
19/12/2022 19:06
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the family and friends of Sean, May your family find the strength to get through this very hard time your all in my thoughts .rest in eternal peace Sean fly high with the angels and watch over your family .
Ann Tier
19/12/2022 19:06
I am so sorry to hear the death of your very brave son 🙏 thinking of all of you at this awful time in your lives
Cork Paramedic
19/12/2022 19:06
Sincere sympathy to Pte Rooney's family and to his colleagues in the Defence Forces. Thank you for your service Private Rooney.
SGT Christopher McGeady MP Gp DFTC
19/12/2022 19:06
Sincerest condolences to all the family friends and comrades the loss of Sean. May he rest in peace.
Elaine Oshea
19/12/2022 19:06
So sorry for your loss may Sean fly with the angels rest in peace sean
Carolyn graham
19/12/2022 19:06
R.i.p young man look over your family
Mary Kerrigan
19/12/2022 19:06
Deepest condolences, Rest in Peace.
Charles Herbert
19/12/2022 19:06
A lost of a young man is tragic Rip Sean
Noel fox
19/12/2022 19:06
You were a hero sean rip
Joe and Denise Hayes, Tipperary
19/12/2022 19:06
RIP Sean. Condolences to your family, friends and colleagues
Philomena farrell mayo
19/12/2022 19:06
Condolence to all of Rooney family and his fiancee at the loss of Sean may he rest in peace 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Kathleen McNamee
19/12/2022 19:06
RIP Sean 💚🙏 thoughts and prayers are with your family
Mary Furlong
19/12/2022 19:06
I am so sorry for the lost of this beautiful soul. Rest in peace Sean.
David Madigan
19/12/2022 19:06
Til Valhal
Sarah
19/12/2022 19:06
Rest easy solder ur duty is done. Heartbroken for all ur family and friends my you get the best bed in heaven 💔
Kelly
19/12/2022 19:06
Please give Sean's family strength in times of difficulty and all his workmates who endured the suffering along side him. Endless respect to Sean and all who serve to defence force, gives us a reason to love this nation in times of downfall. Rip 🙏
Martha Walsh Dowdall
19/12/2022 19:06
Thank you Sean for your service to our country. My deep condolences to you Fiancee and family. May you RIP angel 💜
Ciara Reid
19/12/2022 19:06
Thank you for your service.
Teddy Greg
19/12/2022 19:06
Very sorry will be in my prayers
Maggie McDaid letterkenny
19/12/2022 19:06
Sincere condolences to all Sean's family, his partner, friends and colleagues 🙏 thoughts and prayers with you all. so sad R.I.P 😞
Fintan Kenny
19/12/2022 19:06
Rest in Peace Sean, my thoughts are with your family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis
Cian loy
19/12/2022 19:06
Rest in peace Seán
Irene O'Riordan
19/12/2022 19:06
My deepest sympathies on your tragic loss.
John reid
19/12/2022 19:06
Thanks.
Debbie McHugh
19/12/2022 19:06
Rest in peace Sean Rooney. Condolences to your family & fiancé such a sad loss 💔
Mary Lane
19/12/2022 19:06
Rest in peace young man ,a credit to your Family and country
Tyra Choi
19/12/2022 19:06
Rest is Paradise PTE. Words cannot describe how devastated we all are, you have done your country proud. Your duty is done and we hope you are resting in peace
Teresa Mc Carthy
19/12/2022 19:06
Rest in peace brave Irish soldier.Thank you for your service to your country.God bless your heart broken family...
Andrea o Doherty
19/12/2022 19:05
May you Rest In Eternal Peace and sincere condolences to all your family.
Jamie Kenny
19/12/2022 19:05
To my comrade and friend Sean. We met for a little while but that little while we became great friends, a family, a bond a brotherhood. You were side by side with me on being patrols, dutys next room. You were a true gent a friend and overall a true trooper and a special solider. May you rest in peace my comrade your dutys are now done and you are a at peace. We will finish out the mission for you your family and your loved ones with you in spirit with us everyday guiding us and protecting us. May God give your family, friends, colleagues and fionce strength at this time and may you rest in peace. Forever in our hearts a true solider Trooper Rooney 💚🇮🇪
Eoghan Allen
19/12/2022 19:05
It is with great sadness that I heard of the death of Sean in Lebanon. A young son and soldier taken too soon. My sincere condolences to Sean's mother Natasha, father Paul and all the family. May he rest in eternal peace. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige
Joan Kirby
19/12/2022 19:05
Condolences to the family. RIP Seàn Rooney.You have flown with the Angels. 🙏
Martina and PJ Mc Cabe (Retired D F )
19/12/2022 19:05
Thinking of your family at this time , Fly high you have done family and country proud
Siobhán Shine
19/12/2022 19:05
RIP Seán
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