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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]
Joanne Dunphy Allen
19/12/2022 17:34
Sincere sympathies to the Rooney family. May Seán's gentle soul rest in peace.
Niamh Gately
19/12/2022 17:34
Rest in peace, my thoughts are with family,friends at this time.
Andy Kavanagh
19/12/2022 17:34
Rest in peace young man
Conchubhar MacGhuidhir
19/12/2022 17:34
Sleep well young man
From a Wexford mammy
19/12/2022 17:34
Thank you for your Service private Rooney. Condolences to all who know you. Rest easy now ☘️🇮🇪💚
Niamh Johnson
19/12/2022 17:34
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of all Sean's family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace 🙏
Patrick Flynn
19/12/2022 17:34
Rest In Peace Pte Seán Rooney. Thank you for your service.
Mark McCarthy
19/12/2022 17:34
Rest in peace Seán
Pedro Abril Sepulveda
19/12/2022 17:34
A few years ago I had the opportunity to work with Irish soldiers in EUFOR and I know you were just like those brave man and women I met. Hope our Lord receive your soul in the everlasting dream of his love and may your love ones find peace in this sad moment.
Martina McCann
19/12/2022 17:34
A tragic loss.of a young man with his whole future ahead of him my sincere condolences to Sean's Mother Brothers Fiance family.and friends 🙏 💔
Gillian
19/12/2022 17:33
Gone too young,may he rest in peace.
Lorraine Brogan
19/12/2022 17:33
May the angels look over your family, R.I.P
Stephen Pierce
19/12/2022 17:33
RIP Pte Seán Rooney, your duty is done. Rest well comrade 🇮🇪
Lavinia Higgins
19/12/2022 17:33
Rest in peace. Absolute respect to you. Condolences to your fiancé,parents and family. Rest in peace
Tommy Coleman ex petty officer Irish naval service
19/12/2022 17:33
My sincere condolences to all the Rooney family. Even though I never knew Sean he will be remembered by all of the Defence Forces family both serving and retired. Rest in Peace young man your duty is done as we say in the Navy may you have fair winds and following seas.
Galbraith Family
19/12/2022 17:33
Rip Sean. Forever young . Thank you for serving our country. Sleep tight . Look over your family and gf .
Charlie hogan
19/12/2022 17:33
Rest easy solider 🇮🇪 Condolences to your family ❤️
Dáire mcgovern
19/12/2022 17:33
R.I.P comrade
Audrey Noone
19/12/2022 17:33
So sorry for your loss.
Martina Kennedy
19/12/2022 17:33
I have a son in the army too, I cannot imagine what your going through, I am so very sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Daly
19/12/2022 17:33
Rest easy duty done 🙏🇮🇪
Tore Langaard. FMR XXII
19/12/2022 17:33
R.I.P
James Robinson
19/12/2022 17:33
Rest in Peace Comrade ❤️ 🇮🇪
Geraldine Glenn
19/12/2022 17:33
Rest in peace, you have done your country proud x
Brendan & Linda Downey
19/12/2022 17:33
Our deepest sympathies to all of Sean's family, friends & comrades. From two veterans to our fallen comrade Sean, may you Rest in Peace. You will never be forgotten x Brendan & Linda Downey
Lorraine Keyes
19/12/2022 17:33
Fly high soldier
Louise Byrne Richard Byrne 5th Cathal Brugha Barracks.
19/12/2022 17:33
Rest in peace Sean Thank you for your service to Ireland.
Dylan Mullen
19/12/2022 17:33
Rest in Peace 🇮🇪
Zoe Gallagher
19/12/2022 17:32
As a serving member of the forces you did us proud and you were a gent to serve with. We will all miss you deeply and you will never be forgotten about Rooney. Your duty is done, Fly high angel
James and Lorraine Hall Co Kildare
19/12/2022 17:32
Sincere condolences to all the Family. Light of Heaven to you Sean ✨️.
Tess McKevitt (Mullingar)
19/12/2022 17:32
I am deeply sorry to Sean’s family, friends and comrades on his very tragic passing. I can not attempt to understand the grief that comes with losing your beautiful boy so tragically. May Sean rest in eternal peace, as he has lived and served.
Annette Atkins
19/12/2022 17:32
RIP Sean gone to young 🇮🇪
Fearghal O'Boyle
19/12/2022 17:32
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Rooney family and all of Sean's comrades in Óglaigh na hEireann.
JAMIE O GRADY
19/12/2022 17:32
Rip young man 😥😥
Paul Norton
19/12/2022 17:32
You served your country with honour and pride. I hope your family can take solace in knowing that you died doing the job you loved. RIP Private Rooney.
Kevin Mc Donald
19/12/2022 17:32
My deepest condolences to the family, fiancee, and friends of that brave young soldier. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Amina Antonova
19/12/2022 17:32
Sending my deepest condolences to Private Sean Rooney’s family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Rest in Peace Sean
Keith Williams
19/12/2022 17:32
Rest in peace a chara
Naomi boland
19/12/2022 17:32
Sincere condolences to Private rooneys family, friends and colleagues. As the mum of a soldier my thoughts have been with you all week. Wishing you strength and love at this incredibly difficult time.
C/S Colm Gray (retd)
19/12/2022 17:32
Rest easy young man. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis
Gerard haughey
19/12/2022 17:32
Rip young soldier 💚
Aaron Mac Donnacha
19/12/2022 17:32
Leaba i measc na Naomh agat,
Mark O Malley
19/12/2022 17:32
RIP
Tpr Mark casey
19/12/2022 17:32
RIP Brother may the light showdown on your family and may you rest in peace always remembered Never Forgotten.
Eithne John Cian and leah Flynn
19/12/2022 17:32
Rest In Peace Young Man. Thank you
Anthony kenny
19/12/2022 17:32
Thank you for your service, you've made your country proud rest in peace comrade
Helen Mullen
19/12/2022 17:32
Condolences to Sean's family, partner and all friends and relatives. We thank Sean for his service. May he Rest in Peace.
Gavin Hodgers
19/12/2022 17:32
Condolences to the Rooney family and friends. Thank you for your service. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis. RIP 🇮🇪🇺🇳
Caroline Egan
19/12/2022 17:32
RiP Private Rooney To your mammy and entire family and all your army comrades, past and present. Prayers going out for all🙏💙
Ex 862576 Pte David Blake 2 Inf Bn 2 Logs Sp Bn 7 Inf Bn
19/12/2022 17:32
Deepest Sympathy to the Family Friends and Comrades of Pte Rooney May he Rest in peace
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