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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]
John Deegan (Deego) 7 Bn
19/12/2022 18:20
You gave your life in service to your country. Your duty is done . May you rest in peace, Brother ,Comrade Soldier Son Friend 🙏
Anne Ferris
19/12/2022 18:20
Sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Private Rooney who was taken away so cruelly. Thank you for your service to Ireland.
Colette Scollan
19/12/2022 18:20
Sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Pte Seán Rooney and who feel his loss so greatly. The whole country is saddened by the tragic loss of a life so young. A brave soldier, taken before his time. Rest in peace Seán.
Ethan
19/12/2022 18:20
RIP Seán, condolences to your family and wider defence force.thank you for your service
Niamh Dermody, Eoghan Shinnick, Sloane Shinnick
19/12/2022 18:20
Thinking of your family at this awful time. Sending love and strength their way as they navigate this tough time. RIP Soldier.
Michael Curtin
19/12/2022 18:20
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time may Sean R.I.P 🙏🙏
Tom Mahon
19/12/2022 18:20
Sincere condolences to the Rooney family and extended family and friends at this very difficult time 💔 🙏. Sean paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of peace in Lebanon 🇱🇧. May he rest in the arms of the angels, for his duty is done...💔🙏🇮🇪🇺🇳🇮🇪
Gerard McLoughlin
19/12/2022 18:20
Sincere condolences.
Keith o callaghan
19/12/2022 18:20
RIP BROTHER. you will be missed by everyone in the defence forces. You where taken too young. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for your services.
Anna Louise Massey
19/12/2022 18:20
Condolences to the family, fiancée and friends of Sean. May Sean rest in Peace 🕊️💚🤍🧡
Wiktor Eremus
19/12/2022 18:20
I Hope one day we can meet again and enjoy a good beer until then rest easy brother you will be missed not just by me but everyone
Joseph Stynes
19/12/2022 18:20
RIP Sean. Sincere Condolences to all the Family.
Sean Kellegher
19/12/2022 18:19
RIP young man it’s a cruel world
Pauline and Peter Healy
19/12/2022 18:19
Our deepest condolences. Rest easy soldier. Your country thanks you.
Sean Smyth
19/12/2022 18:19
R.I.P pte sean Rooney,thoughts and prayers with your family at this,the saddest of times 🇮🇪
Robert kind
19/12/2022 18:19
Rest in peace brother you will be missed and your duty is done
Sandra o Shaughnessy
19/12/2022 18:19
Condolences to the family of pte Sean Rooney on the sad passing of Sean while on tour of Duty in Lebanon 🇱🇧 May he rest in peace amen
Michael Morrissey
19/12/2022 18:19
Sincere condolences to the family and friends and work colleagues of Private Sean Rooney.May he rest in.peace
The abbott family (dublin) Ex serving members
19/12/2022 18:19
May u RIP young mam. You served ur country. Condolences to all your family. So so sad 😔
Laura Diver
19/12/2022 18:19
I am so terribly sorry for the loss of Pte Rooney. He did Ireland and the Irish people proud with his service and his sacrifice in the name of peace. We will be forever grateful
Bernice Masterson & Lt.Sam van Deventer
19/12/2022 18:19
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Rooney family. Thankyou for your service Sean.
Tom Byrne, Greystones
19/12/2022 18:19
Amazing courage, incredible sacrifice. Rest in Peace 🇮🇪
Paul Condron
19/12/2022 18:19
Rest in peace Sean
Nellie
19/12/2022 18:19
Rest In peace so sad condolences to the family 🙏
Wayne & Jennifer Dunne Dundalk
19/12/2022 18:19
Our sincere condolences to Pte Sean's heartbroken family, friends and colleagues in Aiken Barracks Dundalk and those who served with him in Labanon. Sean will never be forgot for his service to the people of this country. 💚🤍🧡
Connor Flanagan
19/12/2022 18:19
Rest in Peace Seán, thank you for your commitment to peace. I pray that your family and fiancé will find comfort in the knowledge that you gave all for your fellow man.
Lisa Callanan
19/12/2022 18:19
Sincere condolences to the family & friends of Séan Rooney. Rest in peace
Jane kane and family
19/12/2022 18:19
You have gone too soon.you served our country well.Rest now dear Sean R.I.P
Ryan walsh
19/12/2022 18:19
May Sean R.I.P
Amanda Jones
19/12/2022 18:19
Rip Pte Rooney ,a true hero taken far too soon.Thank you for your service Deepest Sympathy to Pte Rooneys family friends and fiancé
Jason McEvoy
19/12/2022 18:19
Rest in Peace.
Lucia Whelan
19/12/2022 18:19
Rest in Peace Pte Rooney thinking of your family and friends at this sad time 🙏
Nathan Roche
19/12/2022 18:19
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis
Louise and Patrick dowdall
19/12/2022 18:19
To private Sean's family, friends, and girlfriend Holly. my heart ❤️ 💙 goes out to you all at this very sad time. Sincere condolences 🙏 please god will give you the strength to cope with the next few days 🙏 and beyond 💙 ❤️
Patricia Lordan
19/12/2022 18:18
You have got your angel wings , fly high RIP
Martina Howe
19/12/2022 18:18
Rip to Sean thinking of all his family at this sad time ❤️
P. J. Carroll
19/12/2022 18:18
Sorry for your loss. I was the same age as Sean when I went to Lebanon back in 1984. May he rest in peace.
Paul byrne Former member of the Defence Forces
19/12/2022 18:18
Sean Rooney may you rest in peace all our prayers are with your Family You Naver Walk A Lone
Bryan walsh
19/12/2022 18:18
Fly high young man!
Bernadette Fitzgerald Navin
19/12/2022 18:18
Rest in peace Seán,gone too soon...
Frank
19/12/2022 18:18
I pray that God will reward Sean for his goodness and comfort all who mourn for him.
Tanya & Tony Browne
19/12/2022 18:18
Sending our condolences to private Sean Rooney & his family at this difficult & heartbreaking time. RIP Sean Rooney 💚🤍🧡
Captain Eoin Stanley
19/12/2022 18:18
Rest well young man. You will forever be remembered in all your comrades hearts.
Gina Dermody
19/12/2022 18:18
My deepest condolences the Rooney family on the passing of Sean - I’m heartbroken for all of you. He was a credit to you Natasha and you can be so proud of him. RIP Sean 😔
Aileen
19/12/2022 18:18
May Seán rest in peace in Heavan , all our love and thoughts are with his family and friends during this time .
Tracey & James
19/12/2022 18:18
Condolences to Pte Sean family & extended Family so very sorry May He Rest In Peace 🕯🕊
Sean moran
19/12/2022 18:18
Dearest condolences to your family and it’s a tragic loss to country over your death🇮🇪
Comdt. Andrew Shinnick
19/12/2022 18:18
My deepest condolences on your recent loss. It was with much sadness that I learnt of Séans death whilst serving in the neighbouring mission, UNTSO in Syria. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.
Bobby Murray
19/12/2022 18:18
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Ciara crook
19/12/2022 18:18
Rest in peace Sean. You done our country proud. No doubt you’ll get the best bed up there. Thinking of all your family and colleagues at this hard time.
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