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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]
Eddie Newcombe
19/12/2022 17:52
Deepest condolences to all his family and friends.may sean rest in peace
Amanda Berry
19/12/2022 17:52
R.I.P SEAN ROONEY 🤍 🇨🇮
Colm Spillane
19/12/2022 17:52
Rest in peace brother your duty is done my dearest condolences to your family
Karl Lowndes
19/12/2022 17:52
Thoughts and Prayers to your family Seán may they find peace that you are now home and may your spirit and legacy live on forever.
Shauna Cooney
19/12/2022 17:52
Rest in Peace Sean, I will treasure our memories together from the gaeltacht and school ❤️ Thinking of your Family, Fiancee & friends at this time xx
Thomas Lees & family Newport co tipperary
19/12/2022 17:52
My deepest Condolences to the sean Rooney family on loss of your wonderful son & Fiance & brother & grandson & nephew & friend ye will be in our thoughts and prayers this awful time I hope sean fly high with the Angels in the sky and he reunited with his family and friends rest in peace Sean Rooney
Paula coss
19/12/2022 17:52
What a true hero 👏
Michael Reville
19/12/2022 17:52
Deepest condolences to all Sean’s Family. MHRIP 🙏
Mick o Neill
19/12/2022 17:51
The country owes a huge debt your son for his bravery and service . You should be immensely all he achieved and the sacrifices he made on his final call of duty. We are indebted to him forever
Melissa Kelly
19/12/2022 17:51
There are no words to convey our sorrow for the loss of Private Seán Rooney, taken far too soon. Our deepest condolences to his family, fiancée and friends. May Seán fly high and rest in eternal peace
Michael Kenneally
19/12/2022 17:51
May you rest in heavenly peace
Aaron OBrien
19/12/2022 17:51
R.I.P sean, condolences to the family and friends.
Amy Kelly
19/12/2022 17:51
Sending strength and sympathy to Sean’s fiancé, family, friends and Comrades at this devastating time. Rest easy soldier.
Eugene Doyle ex Def Fces
19/12/2022 17:51
RIP Sean. Deepest sympathy to your extended family.
Ciarán McKeown
19/12/2022 17:51
Rest in Peace Sean. Condolences to your family, friends and Defence Forces comrades.
Mark Keogh
19/12/2022 17:51
"RIP Pte Seán Rooney, thoughts and prayers with the Rooney family at this time.
April & paddy canning
19/12/2022 17:51
R.I.P Sean 💔 Gone too soon. Thinking away of all your family at this difficult time. You did your family proud 💕
John O Mahony
19/12/2022 17:51
Rest in eternal peace brave so of Ireland 🇮🇪
Leah Buckley
19/12/2022 17:51
RIP Seán your duty is done sir 💚🤍🧡
Amy O'Keeffe
19/12/2022 17:51
Sincere condolences to everyone who knew Pte Rooney. Rest in peace, young soldier.
Sean Bridgeman
19/12/2022 17:51
To the family. Friends and comrades of Private Seán Rooney. I want to offer my sincere condolences for your loss. I can’t imagine how you must feel at this moment in time but Seán is watching over all of you and will guide you all through this unimaginable time. Much love and again my sincere condolences.
Melissa o hanlon
19/12/2022 17:51
Rest in peace 🇮🇪❤️
Paul Thompson
19/12/2022 17:51
Rest in pease Sean... Gone too Soon young man....
Sharon ONeill
19/12/2022 17:51
As a mother of a young man I the defence forces I deeply sympathise with Sean’s mother and family rest in peace young man 😞Sharon and Thomas O Neill
Claudia Chaplin
19/12/2022 17:51
Rip Private Seán Rooney, god rest his soul
Irish mammy
19/12/2022 17:51
Thank you for your service Seán. May you rest in peace. Sincere condolences to your family and Holly. 😢💔 An Irish mammy of a serving soldier. 🇮🇪
Andy brennan
19/12/2022 17:51
Brother in Arms forever RIP
Paul Smalle
19/12/2022 17:51
Condolences to all the family rip
Sarah Donohoe
19/12/2022 17:51
Thinking of all Pte Sean Rooney family and friends at this very sad time. Thank you for your service
Kieran wrenne
19/12/2022 17:51
Rest easy young soldier your duty is done
Bradley Loughnane
19/12/2022 17:51
Rest in peace, condolences to the family at this very sad time.
Edel Vanboxtel
19/12/2022 17:51
Absolutely heart broken for him his fiance parents and family and friends god love and bless him xxxx
Carìosa Ellis
19/12/2022 17:51
So sorry for your loss, you are in all our thoughts and prayer Ar Ais De go Raibh a hAnam
John Paul Veaney
19/12/2022 17:51
RIP Sean.We won't forget you. Prayers for your family and friends.
Tanya Hanly
19/12/2022 17:51
Condolences to Pte Rooney's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pte Rooney you will be forever in our thoughts 💙
Richie Costello
19/12/2022 17:51
May God Bless you and Protect you and your Family Seàn. Sincere condolences from a veteran.
Tony & Deirdre Keniry ex 27th batt, (46th Batt unifil)
19/12/2022 17:50
Heartfelt condolences to the family and partner of Pte Sean Rooney, may he rest in peace
John o sullivan
19/12/2022 17:50
Rest in peace young Soldier. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Gavin O Donovan
19/12/2022 17:50
Served with Seán on the 119th BN UNIFIL . A genuine guy that enjoyed training and the camradarie of the army a pleasure to be around . MHRIP
Séamus Murphy
19/12/2022 17:50
Rest in Peace Séan. 😢
David Turner
19/12/2022 17:50
I am a former member of the Defence Forces who served in Lebanon in 2014. Condolences to family and friends, This tragedy has affected the nation.
Linda Mossman
19/12/2022 17:50
My sincere condolences to Sean's family, friends, fellow soldiers and the wider military community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Thank you Sean for your service
Karina Keaskin
19/12/2022 17:50
Rest Easy Seán, you have served your country well. Deepest condolences to all of Seáns Family & Friends. Sleep Tight 🥺
Gillian mc greal
19/12/2022 17:50
Rest in peace❤️ Condolences to all family and friends x
Helen O' Dwyer
19/12/2022 17:50
Deepest Symapthies to Natasha, Holly sisters & brothers & extended Rooney family on the great loss of Seàn. Our hearts are with you all. May you rest in eternal peace our brother Seàn
James cahill Newcastle west co limerick
19/12/2022 17:50
RIP sean very Sad Day for us
Adele Murray
19/12/2022 17:50
My sincere condolences to the Rooney family and Sean's fiancé. I'm thinking of you all every day. Rest in peace Sean.
Katie Vanston
19/12/2022 17:50
Condolences to the Rooney family and all who loved Sean, So very sorry for your heartbreaking loss.
Cpl Darren Noone 2 Cav Squadron
19/12/2022 17:50
Rip brother 💙
Michael Kehoe
19/12/2022 17:50
Rest easy soilder your duty is done, condolences to all his Comrades,Family & Friends.
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