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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]
Mar, Cork
21/12/2022 15:45
Rest In Peace, My Sincere Sympathies to your family and friends.
Mary Cahill
21/12/2022 15:41
My deepest sympathy to Sean's family, fiance, friends and colleagues on your tragic loss.
Martin Godfrey
21/12/2022 15:41
Deepest condolences to all your family. Rest in peace Sean, thank you for your service. 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Sean Donoghue
21/12/2022 15:40
Rest in peace brave soldier.
Barry Keogh
21/12/2022 15:40
Rest in Peace Comrade
Martin O Sullivan
21/12/2022 15:39
My deepest sympathies to of Sean’s family partner and friends. May he rest in peace
Lt Mc Glinchey 28th Bn RDF
21/12/2022 15:38
Rest in peace young Soldier 🕊️ Deepest condolences to your Family,friends and your Defence Force Family
Helen Feeney, Defence
21/12/2022 15:35
Sincere condolences to the family, loved ones, friends and colleagues of Seán. He shines bright as a beacon of love, kindness, bravery, and service for others. I am sorry for your profound loss. RIP.
John McNamara
21/12/2022 15:33
Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Pte Sean Rooney. He was a brave soldier who gave his life for the cause of peace.
Paul Sheahan
21/12/2022 15:32
RIP Seàn, thoughts are with the Rooney
Anthony barry
21/12/2022 15:32
Rip sean you will never be forgotten
Aileen Nolan, Department of Defence
21/12/2022 15:24
My deepest condolences to Private Rooney's family, his fiancé and his colleagues in the Defence Forces. May he rest in peace.
Gavin Tobin
21/12/2022 15:20
RIP young man
Peter Grenham
21/12/2022 15:20
Rest in power young man. I don’t take for granted what you did and what our other brave soldiers continue to do on a daily basis. Thinking of your family. They raised an amazing man. God bless.
Bernie Griffin, Dept of Defence
21/12/2022 15:19
Deepest condolences to Pte Sean Rooney's family, his partner, friends and DF colleagues. May he rest in peace.
Margaret and Micheal O’Brien Lomas del Gulf and cork city
21/12/2022 15:19
To the Rooney Family and Sean’s Fiancée our deepest sympathy RIP
Cathy Conway
21/12/2022 15:16
Sincere condolences to all the Rooney family and thank you Sean for you're service to our country. Rest in peace young man.
Denise Tompkins
21/12/2022 15:13
Condolences to Seán's family an girlfriend , may Seán R.I.P. 🙏
Robbie Power
21/12/2022 15:13
Very sad to hear that one of our own was KIA while serving his country. My thoughts and prayers are with Pte Rooney's family and wife to be and I find it very sad they're burying him so close to Christmas. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice Pte Rooney and I'm wishing a speedy recovery for his comrades
Derek Somers
21/12/2022 15:08
R.I.P Sean , forever in our thoughts
Dean Foster
21/12/2022 15:07
Rest in Peace Seán 🇮🇪
Jonathan Tuft
21/12/2022 15:06
Rest in peace young soldier, thank you for you service. Condolences to all your family friends and anyone lucky enough to know you.
Esther O Reilly
21/12/2022 15:03
Rest in peace thoughts with family and friends
Caroline Moran
21/12/2022 15:03
My sincere condolences to Private Rooney's family, his partner and his colleagues in the Defence Forces. May he rest in peace.
Eoin McQuaid & Family, Dublin.
21/12/2022 14:58
Duty done Private Rooney, sleep well Seán - your service and sacrifice won't ever be forgotten. The most sincere of condolences to your family, friends and comrades.
Mark Beatty
21/12/2022 14:58
Rest in Peace Sean, Thank you for your service.
Helen
21/12/2022 14:57
Rest in peace young man
Paul Purcell
21/12/2022 14:55
Rest in peace thoughts with family and friends.
Rachel
21/12/2022 14:52
RIP , thinking of your family at this very sad time xx
Maria Mc Grath
21/12/2022 14:51
Thank you for your Service to Ireland and to the people of Lebanon, May you Rest in Eternal peace. Amen
Gearoid
21/12/2022 14:50
RIP Seán
Donal Greene
21/12/2022 14:49
Rest in Peace young man
Sharon Breen
21/12/2022 14:48
Rest in Peace Pte Seán Rooney, thinking of your family, friends, and all in the Defence Forces Family
Angela & John Long
21/12/2022 14:48
Rest in peace Sean, brave soldier.
BER MEALY.
21/12/2022 14:46
May Sean rest in peace .look over your loved ones
Chrissie Long
21/12/2022 14:44
Rest in Peace Pte Sean Rooney ❤Gone way too young
Noreen Griffin, Dept of Defence
21/12/2022 14:41
Sincere sympathy to Pte Sean Rooney's family, his partner, friends and all his colleagues in the Defence Forces. May he Rest in Peace.
Anthony Sheehy
21/12/2022 14:40
RIP Sean
Louise O'Brien, Department of Defence
21/12/2022 14:39
Sincere sympathy to the Family, Fiancée, comrades and friends of Pte Sean Rooney. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Michael Hanrahan 2 Bde HQ CBB
21/12/2022 14:37
Sean, God bless you, your duty is now done. Rest in eternal peace.
Claire mccarthy
21/12/2022 14:36
R.i.p.sean .
Lorna Hennelly, Legislation Branch, Department of Defence
21/12/2022 14:36
Deepest condolences to Pte. Rooney's family, friends and DF colleagues. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Conor McCabe
21/12/2022 14:34
My Deepest Condolences to the family of Pte Sean Rooney on his tragic passing. May he rest in peace 🇮🇪🕊️
Linda mcloughlin richardson
21/12/2022 14:33
Rest in peace Sean . So sad to hear of your passing and may I send my heartfelt condolences to your fiancée , family and friends .
John Flanagan
21/12/2022 14:29
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 🇮🇪
David Larkin
21/12/2022 14:24
Deepest sympathy to his family, fiance and friends, may Sean rest in peace.
Ronan Mulhall
21/12/2022 14:18
Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and comrades of Pte. Seán Rooney. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Paddy Roche
21/12/2022 14:11
Rest in piece Sean
Georgina
21/12/2022 14:10
So saddened to hear about Sean he was so young and had his whole life ahead of him.He died a Hero in Ireland, Condolences to his Family and all his loved ones x
Thomas Howard
21/12/2022 14:08
I wish to extend my condolences to the family and friends of this brave soldier, who has been taken from us far too soon. I can only express my deepest sympathies with all of you at this sad time. May he Rest In Peace.
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