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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]
Aisling Schraewer
19/12/2022 18:03
May you rest in peace, precious child. Please look after your mom, your girlfriend and all your family. Rest in peace. Hugs and prayers to all your family.
Gerard Malone
19/12/2022 18:03
Rest in Peace and Thanks for your service as a peacekeeper.
Linda Hall Donegan
19/12/2022 18:03
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sean, a young soldier serving his country.
Kevin Gavin
19/12/2022 18:03
True hero to the Irish people RIP Pte Seàn Rooney
Mary flanagan
19/12/2022 18:03
Rip to a brave young man
michael maher x sgt
19/12/2022 18:02
with depest sympathy
Rachel Byrne
19/12/2022 18:02
RIP Private Rooney 🙏
Jason Kirk
19/12/2022 18:02
Condolences to the Rooney family on their loss RIP Sean duty done.
Connie & Aidan Clancy Bundoran Donegal
19/12/2022 18:02
Condolences and deepest sympathy to all the Rooney family and his girlfriend on the very sad death of Private Sean Rooney. Prayers with you all 🙏 🙏 RIP Sean
Shaun Kearns
19/12/2022 18:02
Rest in peace buddy
Raymond Buckley
19/12/2022 18:02
Rest in Peace Sean , sincere condolences to the Rooney family .
Billy
19/12/2022 18:02
RIP 🕊️
Karl McCauley
19/12/2022 18:02
Rip. Brave soul.
Deborah morgan
19/12/2022 18:02
So sorry for your loss.
The Tims Family
19/12/2022 18:02
Deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved private Sean Rooney. Thank you for your service 🇮🇪🫡 May your Gentle soul rest peacefully.
Oliver
19/12/2022 18:02
Rip Sean
Deloras Vaughan
19/12/2022 18:02
Sincere Condolences RIP Soldier
Emma Daly
19/12/2022 18:02
Rest in peace Private Seán Rooney. You done your country proud. You will always be remembered. Thinking of your family and fiancé at this devastating time for them.
RSM Brendan Fox Corp of Engineers Defence Forces.
19/12/2022 18:02
Sending my deepest condolences to the Rooney Family. Rest in Peace Sean.
Annette Sheedy
19/12/2022 18:02
RIP , PTE. Sean Rooney , sincere condolences to the Rooney family & his fiancè .
Kim
19/12/2022 18:02
Your life was ended way before your time , although I did not know you I have thought of you and your family everyday. I cannot imagine their grief nor would I like to . You will always be remembered by your family , friends, colleagues and the people of Ireland . Forever young Rest in Peace Sean xXx
Gavin O Driscoll
19/12/2022 18:02
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace
0liver & Frances McKenna
19/12/2022 18:02
Duty done Rest in Peace Comrade
Jacqueline O Reilly
19/12/2022 18:02
RIP x
Fergal and Sinèad McGuire
19/12/2022 18:02
Rip Sean stand down in peace
Caroline & Tommy Fogarty
19/12/2022 18:01
Sincere sympathies to Sean’s family and friends may he rest peacefully
Sgt Kevin Halligan 1MIC DFTC
19/12/2022 18:01
Heartfelt sympathy on the tragic loss of your son Private Sean Rooney. He has given the ultimate sacrifice in service for peace. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. 🙏
Louise Mulready
19/12/2022 18:01
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Alice Donoher
19/12/2022 18:01
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all the Rooney family. May Séan rest in peace.
Eoin
19/12/2022 18:01
Devastated to hear the fall of this soldier R.I.P
Philip Chaney
19/12/2022 18:01
R.I.P 🇮🇪
The Kennedy Family, Faughart.
19/12/2022 18:01
RIP young man, your work is done. May god be good to you.
Moloney James M 643621
19/12/2022 18:01
Pte Rooney you are a Brave Solider of Ireland REST IN PEACE along with your fallen comrades you are now in the arms of the Angels with GOD.
Paul Plunkett
19/12/2022 18:01
RIP Sean
Lisa and Trevor kavanagh
19/12/2022 18:01
Rest in eternal peace young man xxx
Sarah hogan
19/12/2022 18:01
Rip Sean condolences to all your family and friends your memories will live on through them all and your defence force family rest easy soldier
Jennifer Reilly
19/12/2022 18:01
R.I.P. god bless you and your family 💙
Frances Jeawon
19/12/2022 18:01
So sorry to hear of his tragic death. Too young to die and so much to live for . R.I.P
Dáithí Ó Braonáin
19/12/2022 18:01
RIP Pte Rooney. Thank you for your service. Condolences to your friends and family at this sad time.
Dylan Cullinane
19/12/2022 18:01
RIP Pte Rooney, Thank you for your service! 🇮🇪
Richard Dillon
19/12/2022 18:01
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace
Dean berry
19/12/2022 18:01
Condolences to the Rooney family on this very difficult time rest in peace PTE Rooney thank you for your service
Kim Tsang
19/12/2022 18:01
Gone to soon, may you rest easy, sending love to all of his family friends and comrades. Rip
S Dooley
19/12/2022 18:01
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Pte Rooney's family, fiancé and friends. An exemplary young man who served his fellow citizens and country with dignity and honour. May he rest in eternal peace.
Tara wolfe
19/12/2022 18:00
R.I.P A True Hero 🙏🏻
Audrey and Paul Martin
19/12/2022 18:00
Our deepest condolences to the family of Pte Seán Rooney. May he rest in peace. Such a young life to be taken so early doing an honourable job. His life will not be in vain
Jerry Ryan
19/12/2022 18:00
May Sean rest in peace, my condolences to his family, his girlfriend and his comrades.
Lee Daniels
19/12/2022 18:00
Rest in peace young man You have our deepest sympathy 🙏🙏
Mark o Donnell
19/12/2022 18:00
R.I.P comrade. Thank you for your service.
Yvonne Cassidy
19/12/2022 18:00
Sincerest condolences to the Rooney family and all Sean's friends and comrades. May he rest in peace.
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