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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]
Dermot walsh
19/12/2022 18:28
Rest in peace brave soldier
Mervyn Fox
19/12/2022 18:28
R. I. P my thoughts are with you all.
Michelle McCabe
19/12/2022 18:28
My heartfelt sympathy to Pte Sean Rooney's family and comrades, as a mother of two sons in the defence forces i can only imagine what you are all going through. May Sean rest in the arms of Our Lady and give you strength in the coming days, weeks and months ahead. Codladh Sàmh
T.Hogan
19/12/2022 18:28
Condolences to the Rooney family. RIP
Barry Griffin
19/12/2022 18:27
Taken too soon. RIP
Tara
19/12/2022 18:27
Condolences to family, friends rest easy
John & Majella
19/12/2022 18:27
R.I.P.
Elizabeth Berry Lacey
19/12/2022 18:27
To Sean's parents and family and Relatives and friends 🙏 for you all at this very difficult time sincere condolences to you all on the death of your beautiful Son Sean. May Sean rest in peace 🙏. Thank you to your beautiful Son Sean for his great work in keeping the peace in Lebanon.
Toby and Caroline Burke
19/12/2022 18:27
Rest in peace dear Hero, your bravery will surely be rewarded in Heaven, look down on your Family and keep them strong
Brendan Coleman
19/12/2022 18:27
So sad, rest in peace
Darren Mooney
19/12/2022 18:27
May Sean RIP condolences to the Rooney family and close friends
Anon
19/12/2022 18:27
Rest in Peace young man. A true honour to have had you serve for our country. Condolences to all of your family and friends.
Rita lowbridge
19/12/2022 18:27
My condolences to Sean family extended family and friends. Rest In Peace. Gone but never forgotten.
Gill family, Galway
19/12/2022 18:27
Our sincere condolences to all the family & friends of Pte Seán Rooney. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Noel Moloney ex 12 inf Battilion Acoy
19/12/2022 18:27
Rip soilder
Tina Weekes
19/12/2022 18:27
Rest in peace ❤️
Nicole Buckley
19/12/2022 18:27
Rest in peace soldier. Your service will never be forgotten. Condolences to your family friends and colleagues
Malachy McCaul
19/12/2022 18:27
Rest in Peace Seán
Kieran smith
19/12/2022 18:27
RIP Private Rooney So very sad.deep condolences to your family,friends and fellow peacekeepers
Joe Peyton
19/12/2022 18:27
My heart is broke for you and your family may you rest in peace young man......
Louise Kershaw & Jamie Murray
19/12/2022 18:27
Sorry for your loss. R.I.P. you did your family proud and will be sadly missed but never forgotten
Karen Hodgins
19/12/2022 18:27
Rip so sad
Georgina Perdisatt
19/12/2022 18:26
RIP young man x
John Kershaw
19/12/2022 18:26
You done your best
Katherine Riordan
19/12/2022 18:26
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The service you have given your life for is an important and honourable one. Rest In peace.
Liam O'Mochain (Liam Moon)
19/12/2022 18:26
R.I.P. All respect to a great soldier in the makeing - a credit to both the U.N. and the Irish Defence Forces.
Bláthnaid Ní Smaolaigh
19/12/2022 18:26
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam. Mo chomhbhrón oraibh go léir agus ar do mhuintir. Ag smaoineamh oraibh uilig ag an am seo. Ò bhun mo chroí.
Jeni mulligan
19/12/2022 18:26
Tasha my heart is with you !! I’m sure you are shattered in a million pieces with the loss of your baby ! Rip private
Marcin Soldecki
19/12/2022 18:26
Condolences from Polish soldier. My heart is deeply wounded with such a loss. Chwała bohaterom! Czołem!
Barry Mangan
19/12/2022 18:26
RIP soldier. Condolences to family and friends. Wishing the others involved a full recovery.
Lisa O’N
19/12/2022 18:26
Your home now comrade, sleep easy!
Chris Ormonde
19/12/2022 18:26
RIP Pte Seán Rooney, condolences to the Rooney family and his friends
Shirley Creighton
19/12/2022 18:26
As a mother of a serving member I offer my sincere condolences for your loss and utmost sacrifice may you all find the strength to get throught this awful time rest easy young soldier your work is done 💔🇮🇪😢
Pte Michelle Tarpey
19/12/2022 18:26
Sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends. Rest easy comrade. You will never be forgotten 🇮🇪☘️
Denise King
19/12/2022 18:26
Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Private Sean Rooney. A brave soldier who paid the ultimate sacrifice for his Country. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace
Karen Mcgrath
19/12/2022 18:26
Rip young man may you get the best bed in heaven. x
William King
19/12/2022 18:26
Deepest condolences to the family friends and colleagues of Seán.
Alan Barry
19/12/2022 18:26
Rest In peace fallen hero
Joe comerford
19/12/2022 18:26
May he rest in peace
Alison & Pau Clancy
19/12/2022 18:26
Deepest condolences to all the Rooney family on your loss of Seán. May he rest in peace 💜
Ex Sergeant Gerry Behan UNIFIL 51st and 59th Battallion
19/12/2022 18:25
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, comrades and friends of Pte Sean Rooney. I salute you young soldier. May you rest in Peace.
Marion johnston
19/12/2022 18:25
Sincere condolences to this young man's fiancee his family friends tragic loss of a life so young may he rest in peace 🙏
Amy O Brien
19/12/2022 18:25
My thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of a fine brave young man. May he rest in peace.
Lorna Allen
19/12/2022 18:25
With heartfelt sympathy
Laois Mother
19/12/2022 18:25
Rest easy brave soldier you duty is done, look down on your family and give them the strength and courage that you had to get through the next few days, months and year. 🕯
Martin Denny
19/12/2022 18:25
Deepest sympathy to all the Rooney family and to his friends a colleagues in the 27 & 121 Inf Bn. Rest in peace solider.
Marion B
19/12/2022 18:25
Sending our condolences to Private Sean Rooney & his family at this difficult & heartbreaking time. Rest in peace, your duty is done. 💚🤍🧡 "
Stacey Dowd
19/12/2022 18:25
Thank you for your service. Rest in Heavenly Peace 💚
Sgt Fergus Cahill DFSC DFTC
19/12/2022 18:25
On behalf of myself and my family I wish to pass on our condolences to the family, loved ones, friends and comrades of Sean. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Martyn Underhill
19/12/2022 18:25
May he rest in peace.
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