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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]
Michael Byrne
19/12/2022 17:29
Rest easy Pte Sean Rooney. Condolences to his family and friends.
Conrad and Breda Duggan Limerick
19/12/2022 17:29
RIP Sean, condolences to your family such heartbreaking news. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Catherine O Hara
19/12/2022 17:29
May Sean Rest In Peace 🙏
Aileen caffrey
19/12/2022 17:29
So so sorry to hear of pvt Rooneys passing. He made the ultimate sacrifice .
Caitriona McSorley
19/12/2022 17:29
Rest in Peace Seán
Siobhán
19/12/2022 17:29
Sincere sympathy on the loss of Pte Sean Rooney. The country grieves with you . May he rest in peace.
Karen Galligan
19/12/2022 17:29
May you rest in peace
Shéa
19/12/2022 17:29
Rest in Peace Sean🇮🇪❤️
Orla Madden, AGS
19/12/2022 17:29
Sincere condolences to Sean's family, fiance and colleagues. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. May Sean rest in peace.
James Donnellan
19/12/2022 17:29
It's truly awful what happened to you Sean. I hope you rest in peace
Dion Broughal
19/12/2022 17:29
Rest in Peace, PTE Sean Rooney, your passing will never be forgotten by your family, friends and the nation.
Bernie Mole
19/12/2022 17:29
May you be wrapped in angels wings forever R.I.P 💛
Sean & Carol Walsh
19/12/2022 17:29
You will never be far from our thoughts, heart is broken for you all, Rest in peace. From one Soldier to another. xx
Brendan butler
19/12/2022 17:29
R.i.p young man, you have served your country and comrades well
Catherine Higgins
19/12/2022 17:29
Rest in Peace 🙏
Mary Bray, Cork
19/12/2022 17:28
Sincere condolences on the tragic loss of Sean your finance, son, brother, friend. May he rest in peace. Go raibh maith agat as do sheirbhís.
Mom of a soldier same age as Sean.
19/12/2022 17:28
Look after your comrades and family Sean. Forever young.
Morgan Kinsella
19/12/2022 17:28
May you Rest in peace
The Ryle family
19/12/2022 17:28
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of pte Sean Rooney. May he rest in enternal peace.
Ruán Mc Kinstry ex cpl 27th inf BN.
19/12/2022 17:28
A brave son of Éire you will forever be remembered. Duty done you earned your seat around the table of all our Irish heroes. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Paul Fitzgerald
19/12/2022 17:28
Deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Natalie
19/12/2022 17:28
Sincere condolences to family & friends, may Séan rest in peace
Niall O’Higgins
19/12/2022 17:28
Rest easy & thank you for your service.
Chara McDonald and Robert Hayes
19/12/2022 17:28
Sincere condolences to Sean’s loved ones. A true hero who is in our thoughts and prayers ❤️
Oisin Cahill
19/12/2022 17:28
Always remembered
Donna O’Shea
19/12/2022 17:28
RIP young man. Thinking of your family at this difficult time
CS Bernard O'Reilly KFOR & 27 Inf Bn
19/12/2022 17:28
Solas Mhic Dé ar a n-anam
Eoin Cremin
19/12/2022 17:28
RIP
Bennett family
19/12/2022 17:28
Deepest condolences to the Rooney family and friends. Rest In Peace young man.
Sean
19/12/2022 17:28
Rest in peace hero🇮🇪
John Murphy
19/12/2022 17:28
Rest In Peace. Comrade.
Thomas Ronan Doyle (@irishemergency)
19/12/2022 17:28
I am terribly sorry to hear about the passing of Pte Seán Rooney. He has served his country with honor and bravery. My deepest condolences to the Rooney family, friends, colleagues, the entire 121 Infantry Battalion and the 27th Infantry Battalion. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis 🇮🇪
Leon Deere
19/12/2022 17:28
Their is no words.
Peter cunningham
19/12/2022 17:28
Rest in peace 🇮🇪
Eileen Duggan
19/12/2022 17:28
Rest in Peace brave soldier 🥀
Hannah O’Hagan
19/12/2022 17:27
Condolences to the Rooney family, Thanyou for your service Seán, duty done rest easy brother 🕊 🇮🇪
Elaine Troy
19/12/2022 17:27
My heartfelt condolences to Sean's family. I can only imagine the heartache they must be feeling right now. Thank you young man for serving our country. May he rest in eternal peace 💔❤
Conor Dunlop
19/12/2022 17:27
Rest easy mo chara.
Nathan Slacke
19/12/2022 17:27
RIP
Mary Malone
19/12/2022 17:27
My deepest sympathies from our military family to yours. May ye find comfort and love at this time.
Katie Sludds
19/12/2022 17:27
Sending my deepest and sincere condolences to all of Pte Seán Rooney’s family at this difficult time. Thank you for serving for your country. 🇮🇪 May you rest in peace young man. ♥️♥️
Tony McCarthy
19/12/2022 17:27
Rest in peace young man
Cian Buckley
19/12/2022 17:27
Rest easy your Duty is done Pte Rooney Ar dheis De go raibh a anam 💚🤍🧡
Seán Tynan
19/12/2022 17:27
Rest in peace a chara. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
Tracey Costello
19/12/2022 17:27
You will never be forgotten Sean, thank you for being so brave and honouring your country. Rest in eternal peace forever. Sending my deepest condolences to all of Sean's family, friends and comrades.
Emma furlong
19/12/2022 17:27
RIP Sean
Cahal Rock
19/12/2022 17:27
Rest in peace
Shortiss-Paul Family
19/12/2022 17:26
RIP Sean, thinking of your family and Fiancée at this time
Sandra Daly
19/12/2022 17:26
My deepest sympathies go to all your family friends and fiancee. My heart breaks for you. A soldier gone to soon xx rest in peace comrade for every flying out countries colours
Michael Mulcahy
19/12/2022 17:26
My deepest sympathy to all Sean's family friends and comrades Rest Easy soldier
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