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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]
Joseph Guidera
19/12/2022 18:30
Rest in Peace Sean you will never be forgotten, a true Hero
connie
19/12/2022 18:30
Rest in peace, so so sad this happened... thinking of his family at this very sad time x
Adam Cook
19/12/2022 18:30
RIP to a nothing but brave soldier 🕊️Died representing this country 🇮🇪🫡 wish all condolences to his family and friends ❤️
S&G Kerrigan
19/12/2022 18:30
Sending condolences to all Seáns family and friends, RIP.
David mcinerney
19/12/2022 18:30
Rest in eternal peace. Duty done.
Conor Nixon
19/12/2022 18:30
Sean I can't get over this awful tragedy. You were an absolute gentleman and you certainly left your positive mark on the entire defence forces. You will be missed. Prayers are with your family and your fiancee.
Brian Collins
19/12/2022 18:29
Rest in peace Sean.
Carol Co Cork
19/12/2022 18:29
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Seáns family and fellow soldiers. In my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace
Conor Doyle
19/12/2022 18:29
Sincere condolances to the fiancee, parents, family and friends of Sean. Taken way too soon but will be forever remembered. RIP
Jennifer leahy
19/12/2022 18:29
My deepest sympathy to solider Rooney family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Damien Flood
19/12/2022 18:29
Rest in peace . Duty done
Catherine Griffiths
19/12/2022 18:29
My sincere condolences to Pte Sean Rooney's family and friends. Rest in peace Sean xx
Oliver Browne
19/12/2022 18:29
RIP Pte Seán , condolences to all your family and friends 🙏
Padraig Cremin
19/12/2022 18:29
Duty done your service will not be forgotten by those you served" Rest in Peace soldier
Éireann
19/12/2022 18:29
Sincere condolences to family and friends, rest in peace soldier
Donal O'Shea
19/12/2022 18:29
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family and friends of Private Seán Rooney.
Brigid Sinnott
19/12/2022 18:29
Thinking of your family at this awful time. RIP
Jerome McCarthy
19/12/2022 18:29
Rest peacefully young man you do what most would never ,stand between two pillars of trouble so people can live in peace.No greater sacrafice.
Andrea Tuohy
19/12/2022 18:29
Thank you for your service Seán. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Walsh and Tuohy families, Co. Down and Co Galway
Eamonn Gibney
19/12/2022 18:29
On behalf of the Army Ranger Wing Association I wish to pass on our deepest respect to Pte Rooney and condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
The Toomey Family, Ballybunion, County Kerry.
19/12/2022 18:29
Sean, thank you for your selfless service to our country. Sincere condolences to your family, colleagues and friends. Gone but not forgotten.
Sinead finlay
19/12/2022 18:29
Deepest condolences to all of Sean's family. Thinking of you all.
Erika Sweeney
19/12/2022 18:29
RIP Sean xxx
Jemma
19/12/2022 18:29
Rest in Peace Sean, thank you for your service. Deepest condolences to your family, fiancé, friends & fellow soldiers. Ar dheis dé go raibh a h’anam
Locha judge
19/12/2022 18:29
My sincere condolences to the Rooney family,Sean is a true hero,May he rest in peace. 💔💔💔Thank you for your service.
Seán O'Connell
19/12/2022 18:29
Thank you for your service. "Those who die for their country fill an honoured grave , for glory lights the soldiers tomb, and beauty weeps the brave" 🇮🇪
Kevin Quinn
19/12/2022 18:29
I'm so sorry for your loss...
Rachel Reynolds
19/12/2022 18:29
Sincere condolences to Sean's partner, family and friends. We are thinking of you all. May Sean rest in eternal peace and may he never be forgotten. X
Chloe Moran
19/12/2022 18:29
Rest in Peace, you done our country so proud 🇮🇪
Walsh, P
19/12/2022 18:29
Deepest condolences to your family, friends and comrades, Pte Seán Rooney. You served your country and your loss is felt by all. Duty done. Rest in peace.
Killian Dolan
19/12/2022 18:28
At ease Private. Your sacrifice to Ireland will not be forgotten.
Johanna Lára & Robbie Doyle
19/12/2022 18:28
Rest in peace Sean x
Frances Doyle
19/12/2022 18:28
Deepest Sympathy to all his family and friends may he rest in peace 🙏 💔
Aidan Thompson
19/12/2022 18:28
God bless you Sean taken to soon may you soar high with the angels and rest easy in the arms of your Father may you Rest in Peace 🙏
Ex Sgt. Thomas Patchell
19/12/2022 18:28
Rest in Peace.
Cpl Niall Merrick, 66th Inf Gp UNDOF/ 7th Inf Bn
19/12/2022 18:28
Sending my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Pte Seán Rooney. He will be fondly remembered by all who served with him and sadly missed by everyone who wears the uniform. Rest in peace.
Cpl Craig Keogh
19/12/2022 18:28
You gave your life for your country. Rest easy now brother. 💔
Kay Dowling, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
19/12/2022 18:28
Heartbroken for Sean's Fiancée, His Parents, all his Family, his amazing friends and all his Defence Forces Colleagues. May God give you all strength and courage to face the emotional days and months ahead. Sincere condolences to you all.
Carl Keenan
19/12/2022 18:28
Thinking of your family friends and comrades during this awful time. May they take solace in their memories shared with you and may you rest in everlasting peace.
Shane Doyle
19/12/2022 18:28
RIP Seán. Your service and sacrifice will be remembered always by those who serve.
Brendan Kiersey
19/12/2022 18:28
My deepest sympathy to the Family and Friends of Pte Seán Rooney, 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL / 27 Inf Bn. Rest In Peace
Sue
19/12/2022 18:28
I am so very sorry for your loss! This pain is felt around the world! May PTE Rooney RIP! Prayers for those left behind. 🙏🏻
Kelly Family, Galway
19/12/2022 18:28
"RIP Pte Seán Rooney, your service will not be forgotten by those you served". Thinking of your family and friends at this difficult time.
Trampas
19/12/2022 18:28
May you stay forever young.
Tim and Brenda Hartnett
19/12/2022 18:28
Rest in peace Pte Rooney. We remember the fear when our brother was on tour in Lebenon. You have served your family , country and military family well. Heartfelt condolences to family and friends
Mario Debono
19/12/2022 18:28
Rest in Peace. A true Hero of Ireland.
Shane Finn
19/12/2022 18:28
RIP
Carol June
19/12/2022 18:28
There are no words, So very very sad, rest in peace young man, Thank you for serving your country ❤️
Madeleine Bowden
19/12/2022 18:28
So very sorry. Rip Sean!! Never forgotten xx
Ger & Joan Dungan Co Dublin
19/12/2022 18:28
Sincere Sympathy To All Sean,s Family At This Sad Time For You All. May He Rest In Peace....
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