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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]
Des Corboy
19/12/2022 17:58
RIP condolences to his fiancé & Family
Olive Reddy Retired
19/12/2022 17:58
Sincere condolences to all the Rooney family. May Sean rest in peace 😥💕
Aidan O’Brien
19/12/2022 17:58
Thanks very much for your service to this great country proud of your solider you have done your country proud 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Ger Moloney
19/12/2022 17:58
U are a true hero. May ur family find some small comfort in that Rest in peace
Ian Sims
19/12/2022 17:58
Condolences to his family and loved ones. R.I.P.
Chris McGinley
19/12/2022 17:58
Rip. Your watch is over. You have made your country proud.
Denis Dillon
19/12/2022 17:58
Sincere Condolences to the extended Rooney Family and friends at this difficult time, be assure that Seán Ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of Peace will not be forgotten. May he rest in Peace
Emma Corry
19/12/2022 17:58
Rest in peace thank you for your service may the Irish flag wrap around you on your final journey 💚🤍💛🇮🇪
Roma Doyle
19/12/2022 17:58
So sorry for your great loss may sean rest in peace
Jo Foley
19/12/2022 17:58
Sending sincere condolences to the family of Pte Seán Rooney, to his fiancee Holly and to his colleagues in the Defence Forces at this very difficult time.
Mary Leonard
19/12/2022 17:58
So sad rip condolences to his family
Eoin Harte
19/12/2022 17:58
Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam
Orla
19/12/2022 17:58
My deepest sympathies to the family, colleagues & friends of Pte Rooney. A brave young man. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Garret lawn
19/12/2022 17:58
RIP
Owen Wright.
19/12/2022 17:58
Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called children of God, R. I. P. Soldier thinking of you the family, friend's and unit Sean was serving with at this time God Bless you all.
John Culhane
19/12/2022 17:58
The ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace rest easy soldier your duty is done 🙏🇮🇪 my condolences to his family and friends rest in peace Sean
Daniel McEntee
19/12/2022 17:58
Thoughts are with your family, friends and comrades of 121st Inf Bn at this sad time. Rest easy soldier.
Bebe Moore
19/12/2022 17:58
Thank you for your service to your country. Gone before you should have. Rest in Peace now young soldier 💙🙏🏻🇮🇪
Donna Malone
19/12/2022 17:58
Fly high young man
Trish and Mick Ryan,Galway
19/12/2022 17:58
Deepest sympathy to all of Sean's Family. A true hero..May he rest in Peace
Jenny mcdonald
19/12/2022 17:57
Rip 💔 condolences to family members how sad
Ciarán Flynn
19/12/2022 17:57
Condolences to Pte Rooney’s friends and family on behalf of Meath G.A.A. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal
Aidan Clinch
19/12/2022 17:57
RIP. Condolences to your family, friends and colleagues.
June Robinson
19/12/2022 17:57
Rest in peace, and give your mam and partner strength to get through this.
George Tinney Donegal
19/12/2022 17:57
Rest in peace hero. You gave your life saving others. May your family find comfort knowing this. RIP comrade. 🌹🇨🇮
Helen Lawlor
19/12/2022 17:57
Sincere sympathy to the family, friends and comrades of Pte Seán Rooney. May he Rest in Eternal Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
Amy Nolan
19/12/2022 17:57
Thank you for your service Seán. Rest easy 😓
Shane O Mahony
19/12/2022 17:57
May you rest in peace Sean and may the Lord watch over your family and friends
Kevin Goulding
19/12/2022 17:57
Rest In Peace
Linda cinnolly
19/12/2022 17:57
Rip your job is done
Lesley Masterson
19/12/2022 17:57
Rip Seán 🤍
Olga Dooley
19/12/2022 17:57
Rest In Peace Seán. May God give your loved ones the strength to get through this heartbreaking time.
Síle Quinn
19/12/2022 17:57
Rest in Peace Sean. Thank you for your bravery. I hope you get the send off you deserve.
Catherine Fox
19/12/2022 17:57
I am truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful son Sean. May his young soul rest in eternal peace 💔
Niall o connor
19/12/2022 17:57
RIP young man thank you for your service 😢 🇮🇪
Paula Dunne
19/12/2022 17:57
Sincere condolences to this brave young man’s family and colleagues . RIP
Bridie
19/12/2022 17:57
God bless this family
Caroline Ring
19/12/2022 17:57
My Condolences To Your Partner Parents And Many Many Friends You Served Our Country Rest in Heavenly Peace Young Irish Lad ❤️🙏
Sandra durnin
19/12/2022 17:57
Heartbreaking rest in peace condolences to the family
Tracy sweeney
19/12/2022 17:57
May you rest with the angels a hero ,
Anne Marie Ryan
19/12/2022 17:57
May you rest in peace. You were such a brave young man. Your family can be so proud of you. May they get strength to cape with your loss
William McLaughlin, Colonel USMC Retired Former UNMO, MINURSO 1991-1992
19/12/2022 17:57
Our thoughts and prayers are with Private Rooney's family and comrades on this day. May the Souls of the Faithful Departed, through the Mercy of God RIP, Amen.
Daire stynes
19/12/2022 17:57
RIP
Cork Family
19/12/2022 17:57
Thinking of all Seans friends and family at this heartbreaking time. May he rest in peace 🇮🇪💚🩶🧡
Laura Graham
19/12/2022 17:57
May he rest in eternal peace. Thoughts, prayers and strength to his family, friends and all those who have served past, present and will in the future.
Clíona O Rourke
19/12/2022 17:56
Condolences to Sean's family Fiancé friends & comrades. May hexrest in peace. Suimhneas Síoraí
Tony herd
19/12/2022 17:56
Rest in peace young man
Jamie Scullion
19/12/2022 17:56
Thank you sincerely for your service to the people of Ireland and the wider world you have sacrificed your life for the peace keeping in Lebanon for that people will be eternally grateful. Thank you once again for your service and rest in eternal peace. To the family I say take pride in your sons sacrifice he has provided a service that many people would not be brave enough for he will never be forgotten and his parents should be extremely proud of the kind young man they have raised
Derek Nagle
19/12/2022 17:56
I'm so very sorry for your loss. May Seàn rest in peace and hope that his peace keeping duties will resonate for years to come.
A Wexford family.
19/12/2022 17:56
We are so very sorry for your unbearable loss , we will never forget Sean and the ultimate sacrifice he paid . Rest in peace Sean .
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