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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]
Robbie Hopkins (Irish Air Corps) Rtd.
19/12/2022 18:15
R.I.P. Rest easy, duty done soldier.
Loreen Sweeney Youghal Co. cork
19/12/2022 18:15
💔💔💔💔💔 for all of you will keep you in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mary killane
19/12/2022 18:15
Rip Sean taughts and prayers with ur family and friends rip 🙏
Megan O’ Gorman
19/12/2022 18:15
Prayers forever with your family and friends ❤️ will forever and always be a hero in our eyes
James
19/12/2022 18:15
Thank you for your service to the country and I hope you rest well with all the other brave irish soldiers who sacrificed everything for this country.🇮🇪🇮🇪🕊️
Rory Behan
19/12/2022 18:15
“And they who for their country die shall fill an honoured grave, for glory lights the soldiers tomb and beauty weeps the brave.” -Joseph Rodman Drake Sleep well brother, we, your comrades, will carry your torch.
Josephine Dewberry
19/12/2022 18:15
Sincere condolences to Sean’s Mum ,fiancé , family and friends at this very sad time 💔🙏🏼
Hannah fahy, kilkenny
19/12/2022 18:15
Condolences to all the family and may he rest in peace.
John Cribben
19/12/2022 18:15
Sean Rooney, may you rest in peace and sincere condolences to all of the Rooney family.
PTE Jess Moorehead
19/12/2022 18:15
I started my career with Rooney by my side and that's something I'll cherish for the rest of my life. My thoughts are with his mum Natasha, fiancé Holly, the rest of his family, friends and loved ones.♥️
Denise Fogarty
19/12/2022 18:15
Condolences to the Rooney family, his friends and fellow serving soldiers. So terribly sad and such a huge loss.
Keith Carolan
19/12/2022 18:15
Rest In Peace, my condolences to you all.
Sgt Patrick Ryan
19/12/2022 18:14
Condolences to the Rooney family and the extended family on the terrible lost of Private Seán Rooney. Dearly remembered by his comrades. 🇮🇪🇺🇳
Adam O’Rourke
19/12/2022 18:14
Seán, you and your family will be forever in my thoughts. Rest easy my friend.
Linda Lenihan
19/12/2022 18:14
Sincere condolences to the family,friends & colleagues of Private Seán, Such a brave young man, may you rest in peace💚🤍💛
Michelle McMahon
19/12/2022 18:14
Rest in peace Pte Rooney. Thinking of his family and comrades at this tragic time.
Helen Grainge
19/12/2022 18:14
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family and Sean's fiancé. Rest easy soldier your duty is done Respect
Irene Crawford
19/12/2022 18:14
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues. May he rest in peace 💙 the Crawford family
Richie Kearney
19/12/2022 18:14
"condolences to the Rooney family on there great loss RIP Sean duty done " From the Kearney family 🇮🇪💚
RSM (Retd) John Jeffers
19/12/2022 18:14
My sincere condolences to Sean's mother and family, to his fiance and friends. His comrades in the DF both serving and retired. May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Sheila Byrne
19/12/2022 18:14
Sincere condolences. Taken away far too young.
Gwen Jackson
19/12/2022 18:14
Sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers at this very sad time
Kyle Mann
19/12/2022 18:14
Rest easy Comrade
Tommy Breslin
19/12/2022 18:14
My sincerest condolences to Sean's family and friends, rest in peace soldier 🙏
Mariah & Alexandra Brown, Patricia Aydin
19/12/2022 18:14
With heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Pte Sean Rooney,May love prayers and support from your family bring you comfort at this sad time thinking of you , Rest in Peace
Karl Brown
19/12/2022 18:14
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Eugene & Deirdre McGillick Kells Co Meath
19/12/2022 18:14
My sincere condolences to the family and girlfriend of this brave young man gone to soon Brave Solider rest in peace
Deborah Dennehy
19/12/2022 18:14
Rip young man
Eddie & Rose Smith
19/12/2022 18:14
May our Lord give you the best seat in heaven 🙏🙏
Callan family
19/12/2022 18:14
Sending our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Rooney family at this utterly heartbreaking time
Margaret Fitzpatrick
19/12/2022 18:14
No words will ease the pain you as a family an partner are feeling at the of lost of this lovely man. But it is all we as a family can say to let you know you are in our hearts at this sad time.. and know that we know there's another angel in heaven today 😪 R.I.P Sean The Fitzpatrick Family
Jim Ryan
19/12/2022 18:14
May God have mercy on the soul of Sean and help console his family and friends
Richard O Brien
19/12/2022 18:14
RIP to a brave Irish soldier
Kevin Sharkey
19/12/2022 18:14
RIP Sean, sincere condolences to your family.
Dave Cantwell
19/12/2022 18:14
Thank you for your sacrifice to peace and humanity.
A/SBA Neil Maher ret
19/12/2022 18:14
No words can say how much I feel for the family of this fantastic young man. Simply my most sincere condolences.
Elaine Roche
19/12/2022 18:14
My sons and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time. Rest in peace Sean
Liam and Mary Quinn Co cork
19/12/2022 18:14
Condolences to the Rooney Family on your great loss .RIP Sean 🇨🇮🌹
Mark Brodigan
19/12/2022 18:14
Deepest condolences to all the family and friends.
Francisco Novel
19/12/2022 18:14
My Condolences to the family of Sean may he rest in Peace 🙏
Geno farrell.
19/12/2022 18:14
You are always in are harts, love you loads, uncle Geno RIP. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️
Donagh O Connell
19/12/2022 18:14
Condolences to your family friends and colleagues Pte. Rooney. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for peace . I salute you. May you rest in heavenly peace.
Cpl Pentony
19/12/2022 18:14
Never be forgotten brother
Daniel Buckley
19/12/2022 18:14
Deepest condolences to the Rooney family, friends and colleagues on there huge loss RIP Sean, duty done
Mick Murphy
19/12/2022 18:13
Rest easy young man your with your fellow brothers from previous Battalions.
Paddy O Leary
19/12/2022 18:13
Pte Sean Rooney thank you for your service Rest in peace Soldier.
Dave D
19/12/2022 18:13
Rest gently in peace Pte Rooney, deepest sympathies to you Family, Fiance, Comrades and Friends. 🙏😔
Alan finegan, karolina Piesio
19/12/2022 18:13
So sorry for your loss.We are all thinking of you and all your family
Orla Hennelly
19/12/2022 18:13
Rest in Peace
Orla and Billy Joyce
19/12/2022 18:13
Rest easy Sean. ❤
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