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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]
Kevin
21/12/2022 17:45
I’m sorry for your loss Seán Rooney thank you for your service you’ll be missed
Simon Alvey (DUNSR)
21/12/2022 17:44
RIP
Niall Gogan
21/12/2022 17:37
RIP soldier
Sean kelly Co . Offaly
21/12/2022 17:37
Condolences to all family and friends May Sean rest in peace 🕊 🙏
Jenny Mccormack
21/12/2022 17:34
Condolences to Sean's family comrades and friends at this tragic time.May his young soul Rest in Everlasting Peace xxx
Craig Cullen
21/12/2022 17:33
Rest in peace Seàn 🇮🇪. Brave soldier.
Craig O' Reilly
21/12/2022 17:32
Me & My family offer our deepest condolences to Séan's family at this tragic time, such a young brave soldier, lost way too soon.
Jim Aherne BSM 2 Bde HQ (retd)
21/12/2022 17:32
Condolences Sean on your unfortunate passing, job done, stay safe in heaven and watch out for your comrades. Rgds Jim and Julie Aherne
Charles Duncan Barclay
21/12/2022 17:23
Our Condolences to Sean's family especially his Mother Natasha his Fiance Holly, Uncles Aunties extended family his Comrades, his friends and all who knew him here in Donegal and Lough May he rest in peace 🙏
Ruairi
21/12/2022 17:22
Rest In Peace Pte Rooney. My heart breaks for your family, who I pray may find some solace in the fact you died a hero, not serving some Imperialist master but protecting those who cannot defend themselves. RIP
Pearse mcDonnell
21/12/2022 17:22
Thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of sean. May he rest in peace
Pól Ó Gallchóir
21/12/2022 17:21
Thank you for your service to your country Private Seán Rooney.Deepest sympathy and condolence to Pte Rooney's, family friends and colleagues. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
David Geraghty, Department of Defence
21/12/2022 17:20
Deepest condolences to Private Rooney's family, his fiancé and his colleagues in the Defence Forces. May he rest in peace.
Pierce Hosey
21/12/2022 17:20
Rest in peace
Caroline Beirne ex Pte 1 Cn Cois.
21/12/2022 17:19
My Condolences to Sean's extended Family, Girlfriend, Comrades and Friend's. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam Uasal Sean.
Karl Greenhalgh
21/12/2022 17:18
I don't know Sean or his colleagues, they look like they are proud to wear the uniform and like all Irish soldiers always have a unique ability to shine when on a Unifil mission. May he rest in peace.
Natasha Ó Reilly
21/12/2022 17:18
RIP Sean... Sincere Condolences to all his family, friends and military family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏
Fiona Cullinane Cobh Co.Cork
21/12/2022 17:15
Our deepest condolences to you all on Sean sudden passing. He was take to quick from this world may Sean rest in peace. Thank you for serving your country you were so proud wearing that uniform. Thinking of ye all at this difficult time 🙏 💙🇮🇪
Paula Hosty
21/12/2022 17:14
Sincere sympathy To Pte Sean Rooneys family and friends. Rest In Peace.
Gary Healy
21/12/2022 17:14
RIP Condolences to all you family and friends
Stacey Toft Co.Kildare
21/12/2022 17:12
My sincere condolences to the Rooney family Sean's partner, Friends and work colleagues here and over seas . The whole country is heart broken of your loss. 😪 Thanks for your service we are so proud of you what you have done for Ireland 🇮🇪 Sleep tight solider Rest In Peace 🙏
Pat Slater
21/12/2022 17:11
Deepest condolences to Sean’s family and to his colleagues in the Defence Forces at this most difficult time
Gerard Barry (ret 12 Inf Bn)
21/12/2022 17:08
My sincere condolences to the family friends on the unexpected passing of Pte Rooney a young man proudly serving his country. May he rest in peace. 🇮🇪
Sgt Andy Kelly 2MPC
21/12/2022 16:57
Sincere sympathies to all the family, & friends of Pte Seán Rooney, also to his family in the Defence Forces on his tragic passing serving the cause of peace on his deployment with 121 INF BN, UNIFIL. May you rest in everlasting peace Sean.
Donal howe
21/12/2022 16:55
So sad, my deepest condolences to Sean's family. May Sean Rest in Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
John Gavin
21/12/2022 16:55
RIP Sean
KF
21/12/2022 16:53
My condolences to your family, Rest in peace Séan
Tony McNamara
21/12/2022 16:50
Rest In Peace.
Fiona Jeffers
21/12/2022 16:50
Rip Sean may your gentle soul Rest In Peace 🙏
Eamonn Toner (former 28th Inf Bn)
21/12/2022 16:48
Rest in Peace Sean. Duty done.
Pat Cornally retired PDF
21/12/2022 16:48
Rest in peace Sean
Yolanda Scully
21/12/2022 16:45
Deepest condolences to pte Sean Rooney's family , friends, & colleagues , RIP.
Sandra Doolan o Reilly
21/12/2022 16:39
Condolences to Sean's family and friends, May you Rest in peace, we thank you for your service ❤️
Lorraine
21/12/2022 16:33
Rip Sean
Buckley family, Cork.
21/12/2022 16:24
RIP from a grateful nation. Condolences to all your family and friends.
John Hackett
21/12/2022 16:21
Sincere condolences to the Rooney family, may Seán rest in peace.
joan Mc Daid
21/12/2022 16:20
sincere condolences to all the family circle Rest in Peace .
Breda Wallace
21/12/2022 16:20
RIP brave soldier of Ireland
Coilin Ridge
21/12/2022 16:19
Rest in peace brother
Fergal Conroy Civil Defence Officer Offaly County Council.
21/12/2022 16:09
Sincere sympathies to the family, friends of Pte Seán Rooney, also to his family in the Defence Forces on his tragic passing serving the cause of peace in his deployment with UNIFIL. May you rest in everlasting peace Sean.
James OKeeffe
21/12/2022 16:07
Rest in peace warrior.
Tommy Gillespie
21/12/2022 16:05
RIP Sean, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis
Balbir Singh Nagra Leicester
21/12/2022 16:05
RIP so sorry for your loss our condolences and our prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends
SF
21/12/2022 16:02
Rip Sean
Gary Craven and Family
21/12/2022 16:02
Rest in peace Sean.
Stephen Hennessy
21/12/2022 16:01
With deepest sympathy to the Rooney Family may Sean rest in peace.
Kenneth Duncan
21/12/2022 15:58
My Deepest Sympathy to the Family and friends, May Sean Rest in eternal peace in the arms of angels.
Gary otoole
21/12/2022 15:55
RIP brother
David Fitzpatrick
21/12/2022 15:52
I am deeply sorry for your loss
Kieran Humphries
21/12/2022 15:47
Ar dheis dé go raibh a n-anam
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