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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]
Kelly Fitzsimons
19/12/2022 18:06
Thinking of Sean family friends and loved ones. Rest In Peace young man x
Sarah Tierney
19/12/2022 18:05
Rest in peace
Tom & Marie Arnold
19/12/2022 18:05
RIP Pte Rooney, sleep easy your duty is done
Jason O'Brien
19/12/2022 18:05
You did your duty and did us all pround, condolences to your family, Fiancee and compatriots in the battalion. R.I.P
Clifford Brennan
19/12/2022 18:05
RIP
Fergal Dunne Kildare Civil Defence
19/12/2022 18:05
To the family of Private Rooney. My deepest condolences. Your son, brother, partner is a hero. Your family is in our thoughts.. God bless you all
Emily Kearns
19/12/2022 18:05
Rest in peace Pte Rooney, thank you for your service ❤️
Tina Neylon
19/12/2022 18:05
May he rest in peace.
John Galligan
19/12/2022 18:05
RIP SOLDIER Respect for your service.
Damian Taaffe
19/12/2022 18:05
So sad RIP Sean
Bernie Forde
19/12/2022 18:05
Rest in peace Pte Sean Roiney
Shaun Cullen Fitzsimons
19/12/2022 18:05
Rest easy soldier. 🇮🇪
Brian kavanagh
19/12/2022 18:05
Rest easy brother, your duty is done 🇮🇪
Jamie
19/12/2022 18:05
Rest in peace Seán, served Ireland proud 🇮🇪
KellieAnne & Tracy
19/12/2022 18:05
Rip Sean
David Dyland
19/12/2022 18:05
RIP brave Soldier, From the Dyland family. ❤️
Tim Elmes
19/12/2022 18:04
Just to pass on condolences to both families, the second is our Defence forces who we are all immensely proud of. First & foremost to your Mum, fiancee & those close to you, you'll always light as the brightest star.. Ar dheist Dé go raibh a anam.
Aidan clarke
19/12/2022 18:04
R.I.P
Ruth Devaney
19/12/2022 18:04
Sincere condolences to Private Rooneys family. It is such a sad and tragic thing to have happened. Thinking of all his family and friends at this very difficult and sad time for them. An immense sacrifice and service to Ireland 🇮🇪 may he Rest In Peace
Cynthia Byrne
19/12/2022 18:04
Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Private Sean Rooney Thank you for your service to our country
Gary Starmer
19/12/2022 18:04
Deepest sympathies to the Rooney family. Wishing you peace, comfort and courage at this time of sorrow.
Adrienne Conroy
19/12/2022 18:04
Sincere sympathy to your family absolute hero❤️
Eileen Howard
19/12/2022 18:04
s family friends and colleagues on his very sad passing. May he rest in peace and May god protect all those who serve to protect others.❤️
Katie Shaw
19/12/2022 18:04
May you rest in peace, thank you for serving on behalf of our country. Sending strength and love to your family.
Laura
19/12/2022 18:04
Heartbroken for your family, friends and comrades. Rest in peace Sean x
David & Eileen O'Brien
19/12/2022 18:04
We wish to pass on our condolences to the family of Sean Rooney after his sad passing. A devastating loss, and at a most difficult time of the year. May he rest in peace
Kevin Gallagher from Monaghan
19/12/2022 18:04
Rest in peace brave young soldier 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Winnie Fitzgerald
19/12/2022 18:04
Sincere sympathies to the Rooney family at this heartbreaking time.
Matthew Neeson
19/12/2022 18:04
It was a pleasure to have met you and and to have the opportunity to instruct you on your 2 to 3 star course. May you Rest in Peace.
Sgt Philip Byrne IAC
19/12/2022 18:04
Rest easy Seán.
Mike Kelly
19/12/2022 18:04
Rest in peace.
Dave Shine
19/12/2022 18:04
Rest Easy Sean 💚
Andrew Boswarthack
19/12/2022 18:03
Rest in peace 🙏
Dermot Benn Capt Retd.
19/12/2022 18:03
Sincere condolences to Sean’s family, fiancée, colleagues and friends; Duty done, Rest in Peace
Thomas Burke Maureen Burke
19/12/2022 18:03
Condolences to The Rooney Family on your sad loss, May Seán Rest in Peace
Antoinette and Michael O'Leary
19/12/2022 18:03
Deepest sympathies to private Rooney's family and fiance. Thank you for your service to your country and to the cause of peace.
Oisin Murphy
19/12/2022 18:03
thank you for your service🇮🇪
Graham k
19/12/2022 18:03
Condolences
Sinead Flynn
19/12/2022 18:03
Thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends. ❤️
Stephen Cole
19/12/2022 18:03
Rest easy young Soldier you'll never be forgotten. Deepest condolences to the Rooney family your loss is felt by every ex soldier.
Lisamarie Hodgins-McMasters
19/12/2022 18:03
Rest easy now Seán, you were the apple of your mammys eye.. a beautiful kind young boy & into an amazing young man… You’ve left a dent on the heart of the nation & will forever be thought of … Lots of love Hodgins-McMasters family
Kate McGhee
19/12/2022 18:03
Rest in eternal peace young man. Condolences to all the family at this very sad time
Liz Quigley
19/12/2022 18:03
May your Gentle Soul Rest in Peace thank you for your Service, Prayers and taughts are with your Family Fiance & Friends 💚 Liz Quigley & Family Co,Cork
Dara O Coileáin
19/12/2022 18:03
Thanks for your Service 🇮🇪 Rest in Paradise.
Brian McCarthy
19/12/2022 18:03
Condolences to the Rooney family , RIP Sean, Duty done.
Kevin Allen
19/12/2022 18:03
Duty done. RIP PTE Rooney. A credit to the service and your family
Carmel Hughes
19/12/2022 18:03
Sleep in heavenly peace, Seán
Casey McQuillan
19/12/2022 18:03
RIP soldier
Richard Santry
19/12/2022 18:03
Rest in peace forever brave young man 🕊💚 🇮🇪
PO/ERA Kieran Burke
19/12/2022 18:03
RIP
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