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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]
Hilary & Maurice Cornally Co Offaly
19/12/2022 17:32
Thank you Sean for all your service to our country. Rest in peace, condolences to all your family and friends ❤❤
Eamon Friel
19/12/2022 17:31
May you rest in peace Sean.
Susan leahy
19/12/2022 17:31
A brave young man gone way too soon.rest in eternal peace..
Lee kavanagh
19/12/2022 17:31
Rip brother never forget the memories we had together they will be cherished. Your duty is done 🇮🇪
Tom Williams
19/12/2022 17:31
My deepest sincere condolences to the family..our taughts and prayers are with u all at this sad time Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Chloe Crawford
19/12/2022 17:31
RIP
Christopher
19/12/2022 17:31
Go raibh maith agat a Sheáin as do chuid seribhís d’ár dtír. Tá tú i do chodladh anois i áit níos fearr❤️🇮🇪🙏
Jude mason
19/12/2022 17:31
R I P Sean hope you get the best bed in heaven
Dermot Mac Neice
19/12/2022 17:31
RIP from An Mhaigh Tir Eoghan/Ard Mhacha
A Galway Family
19/12/2022 17:31
Sincere condolences to all of Sean's family, friends and colleagues. A hard working young man, taken in a sudden unspeakable way. May time help you heal and in time, may memories help you smile. RIP Sean.
Sgt Mark Healy
19/12/2022 17:31
R.I.P BROTHER. I had the privilege of serving with you on both 119th and 121st Bn Unifil in Recce Coy. You were a pleasure to work with and will be truly missed. You'll never ever be forgotten and will live in our memories forever. Until we meet again rest in peace.
Thomas and Caroline Folan
19/12/2022 17:31
Our condolences and deepest sympathy to Private Seán Rooney and his Family , may he rest in piece. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis .
Seanog Shanley
19/12/2022 17:31
Thank you for your Service Private Rooney , you wont be forgotten
Annette Bonner
19/12/2022 17:31
Rest easy Sean. Truly heartbreaking. To your family, friends and comrades I offer my most sincere condolences. It’s the call every soldiers family fear and I’m so so sorry you had to receive it. 💔
Clare Murphy
19/12/2022 17:31
RIP Seán, a model soldier and gentleman
Oisin O'Brien
19/12/2022 17:31
Very sorry for your loss.
Megan
19/12/2022 17:31
Sending my deepest condolences to the Rooney family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Noel Byrne
19/12/2022 17:31
Comhbhrón ó croí ar bás Pte Seán Rooney. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam. RIP soldier
Christopher Scott
19/12/2022 17:31
Condolences to all Sean's family friends and colleagues. May he rest in peace..
Gary Kennedy
19/12/2022 17:31
Rest in peace Sean. Proud of what you have done for you country the ultimate sacrifice you made.
Stephen McElvaney
19/12/2022 17:31
RIP Seán, Condolences to all family and friends and comrades home and abroad.
Rob Cullivan
19/12/2022 17:31
Rip Sean. I didn't know you but as a comrade I feel it just the same. Condolences to your family.
Ryan McCormack
19/12/2022 17:31
Rest easy Seán.
ex 3inf bn
19/12/2022 17:30
RIP Pte Seán Rooney your country mourns you. rest easy
Gerry Milligan
19/12/2022 17:30
Rest in Peace Pte Sean Rooney. Deepest condolences to your Fiance and all your family,friends and comrades.
Patrick J.D. O'Carroll, Capt. A.M.C., (Ret'd.)
19/12/2022 17:30
Heartfelt, sincerest sympathies.
Peter Redmond
19/12/2022 17:30
My heartfelt sympathys to the Rooney Family on Sean's sad loss. A Duty well done. My thoughts and prayers with you all at this sad time.
Jamie O Hora
19/12/2022 17:30
May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service to our irish army.
Niall Carty
19/12/2022 17:30
Rest In Peace Sean. You paid the ultimate sacrifice in performing your duty abroad. You will be remembered with the utmost respect.
Liam Swift (855460) retired
19/12/2022 17:30
RIP Sean
James Byrne
19/12/2022 17:30
Rest now comrade, your duty is done. 🇮🇪
David Healy Ex member Permanent Defence Forces.
19/12/2022 17:30
R.I.P COMRADE ' 🌹🇮🇪☘🇺🇳☘🇱🇧🙏
Gabriel Dillon
19/12/2022 17:30
R.I.P. Pte Rooney, you did your country, your regiment and County proud. My deepest and sincerest condolences to family and friends at this terrible.
SCPO Ruairí de Barra
19/12/2022 17:30
May I offer our family's most sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the parents, family, friends, comrades and loved ones of Pte Seán Rooney. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Noeleen Cusack and family.
19/12/2022 17:30
A fine young man with his life ended far too soon. My thoughts and prayers for the family. Absolutely heartbreaking.
Danzer Kelly
19/12/2022 17:30
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Danzer Kelly 1Tpt Coy Collins Barracks Cork
Michael Kiernan
19/12/2022 17:30
May you get the best seat in heaven for your sacrifice in keeping us all safer your country will be forever proud of you . RIP comrade
John & Claire Shiels. Crettyard co laois
19/12/2022 17:30
Deepest heartfelt condolences to Seans friends and family. Thank you for your service young man. R.I.P
Al Tolan
19/12/2022 17:30
Sincerest heartfelt condolences to Sean's family, friends and comrades of the Defence Forces. May he rest peacefully.
Patrick McDevitt
19/12/2022 17:30
May the Lord have mercy on his gentle soul. Rest in peace soldier. Capt McDevitt (AR) 28 INF BN.
Ciaran
19/12/2022 17:30
Rip
Paul Duffy
19/12/2022 17:30
RIP Sean. You did your country proud.
Michelle Maguire
19/12/2022 17:30
Rest in peace Sean 🇮🇪
Elaine Kavanagh
19/12/2022 17:30
Thank you for your services to our country. May you R.I.P
Kieron Foley
19/12/2022 17:29
Rest In Peace Sean taken far to early in life may you get the best bed in heaven.Sleep easy comrade your duty is done.
Virginia Bartley Diskin
19/12/2022 17:29
May you rest forever in the peace of the lord ,and may God take you into his gentle care .
John McCarthy CQMS SP COY 5th BN (retired)
19/12/2022 17:29
Rest in piece Soldier….. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
Cpl Mark Fitzpatrick
19/12/2022 17:29
Rest in peace Sean. God bless your family and friends.
Amanda Murphy
19/12/2022 17:29
R.I.P. May your family find the strength from knowing that you died a hero. Condolences to all of you 🙏
Darren Touhey
19/12/2022 17:29
'Duty done . Rest easy now brother'
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