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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]
Oisín
21/12/2022 11:34
Condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Seán. 💚🤍🧡
CS David McCarney Rtd
21/12/2022 11:32
Rip Sean,Prayers and taughts are with your Mam and family, To all your colleagues through these hard times. Stay strong and stay safe.
Fr PJ Somers CF
21/12/2022 11:30
Sincere sympathy to all the loved ones of Sean may he rest in peace.Be sure of the prayers of the Curragh parish family.
David Gardiner
21/12/2022 11:29
My sincere condolences
Kieran&Elizabeth O Leary co.Cork
21/12/2022 11:28
Blessed are The Peace Makers for they shall be called children of God🙏 rest in peace Sean.
Donna
21/12/2022 11:27
Rip in young man! You did your country proud. Sending love to your family at this difficult time💙
Roy Bruton
21/12/2022 11:23
Rest in peace soldier 🇮🇪
Frances Merrigan
21/12/2022 11:22
So sorry for your loss A beautiful life taken .
Havern Family
21/12/2022 11:22
Rest in Peace Soldier, Condolences to all of your family.
Declan Timmons
21/12/2022 11:21
My sincere condolences to all the family.
Carol kelly
21/12/2022 11:21
Rest in peace young man .God bless your family through these hard times .
Noel O Connor
21/12/2022 11:20
Rest in peace young man.
Lisamarie Walsh
21/12/2022 11:20
Rest easy now you did your job fantastically you will be sadly missed
Mairead o riordan
21/12/2022 11:19
RIP sean 😢 condolances to his family and friends X
Roisin Hanratty
21/12/2022 11:19
My sincere condolences to Sean's family and loved ones. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace
David Ward
21/12/2022 11:18
Thoughts and condolences to your fiancée and rest of your friends and family mourning this unimaginable loss.
Darren mccarthy
21/12/2022 11:17
The country is very sad and proud at the same time. RIP Sean
Helen malone
21/12/2022 11:15
I'm so sorry for the loss of this beautiful young soul.may he rest in peace
Paul Redmond
21/12/2022 11:12
R.I.P - Stand down soldier your duty is done.
Margaret Stanley Office of Emergency Planning Department of Defence
21/12/2022 11:09
Please accept my condolences for the terrible, sad and tragic loss of Private Rooney. My thoughts are with his family and his comrades. He will be forever remembered.
Jackie Manley Blarney Co. Cork
21/12/2022 11:08
Sincere condolences to Seán’s family and fiancé on your great loss.
Dan & Mary Horgan, Cork
21/12/2022 11:08
Sincere condolences to all of Private Seán Rooney’s family, fiancé, friends and comrades at such a very sad time. Thank You for your service to the Irish Nation. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam 🙏🇮🇪
Patrick carberry and family
21/12/2022 11:06
Our hearts are broken for Sean's passing and for his family, thank you for being so brave in your duty and service for your country and may God grant you eternal rest
Sgt. David Graham (AR), Military College DFTC
21/12/2022 11:04
Sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends and to all his colleagues in 121 Infantry Battalion and 27 Infantry Battalion. Your loss is deeply felt throughout the entire DF community. Rest in peace.
Gerard evans
21/12/2022 11:03
Get well soon comrade you served your country well thank you for your service Ex 20th infantry
Helen Spillane
21/12/2022 11:02
Rest in Peace young man. Condolences to your partner, family, friends and all in the Defence Forces
Peter McDermott
21/12/2022 11:02
So very sad. Thoughts and prayers with the Rooney family.
Marie shellard
21/12/2022 11:01
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time from Marie shellard and family
David tyrrell
21/12/2022 10:59
Rest easy soldier your duty is done .
Pte Jamie Buckley
21/12/2022 10:59
Condolences to the family and friends of Séan. RIP
Tony & Avril Lyons. Cork City.
21/12/2022 10:56
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9,NIV. May Seans Family and Fiance be consoled. Deepest condolences. We will remember you all in our prayers. Avril & Tony Lyons, Cork City.
Murphys
21/12/2022 10:56
Thoughts and prayers with all of Sean’s family, friends and his fiancée. He was clearly a much loved and courageous young man who should never be forgotten by the Irish people. May be rest in peace.
Shane Owens
21/12/2022 10:56
God Bless you and may you Rest In Peace. Prayers with you and your family at this sad time
Liz Grehan
21/12/2022 10:53
May you rest in peace Seán. Thank you for your service to this country and to global peacekeeping. An heroic duty.
Sinead Scannell
21/12/2022 10:53
Rest in Peace Sean 🙏 My deepest condolences to your fiance and family xxx
Daniel Crowley
21/12/2022 10:51
REST IN PEACE SOLDIER 🇮🇪
Dorothy Brennan
21/12/2022 10:48
My sincere sympathies to the family of Pte Seán Rooney, his partner, colleagues and wider Defence family. Thank you for your service, rest in peace.
Cpl Christopher Woods
21/12/2022 10:47
Rest easy Sean. Deepest condolences to Sean's family, friends and fiancé. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Jamie Heffernan
21/12/2022 10:46
RIP SOLDIER💚
Leanne
21/12/2022 10:42
Sending strength and love to the family of Seán. May you find strength during this hard time and comfort in the support around you x
Wayne
21/12/2022 10:42
Rest easy brother
Paul Moynihan and family
21/12/2022 10:40
Sorry for your loss may Sean rest in peace
Pte Carney , Curragh Camp
21/12/2022 10:38
My deepest sympathies to the Rooney family! Seán served you and his country with pride🇮🇪 A beautiful soul that will be forever remembered by everyone in the defence forces and nationwide🕊️ Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.🇮🇪
Stephen O'Connor (Ex 3 INF BN)
21/12/2022 10:37
Deepest Sympathies to all Séans family. May Séan RIP
Tracy, Shane Brogan and Daughters, Esker, Athenry
21/12/2022 10:33
We are so very sorry for your family's loss. I wish we had words of comfort other than Rest in peace Sean
Ann Gahan
21/12/2022 10:33
Deepest sympathy to the family on the tragic loss of your beloved Sean RIP❤️
Brendan Fitzpatrick
21/12/2022 10:32
Rest in peace, taughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Dylan O’Brien
21/12/2022 10:31
RIP. Served your country proud.
PTE Garry Keane Galway
21/12/2022 10:31
Thoughts and prayers with Seán's family, Fiancee, Friends and Comrades. May he rest in peace
Eunice Friel
21/12/2022 10:31
My deepest sympathies to all the members of Pte. Rooney's family, his partner, and his colleagues in the Defence Forces. I thank Pte. Rooney for his service and for the ultimate sacrifice he made on behalf of Ireland. May his soul Rest in Peace.
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