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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]
Capt Ronan Molloy
19/12/2022 17:21
RIP Sean, are dheist Dé go raibh do anam dílis
Yvonne Kiely
19/12/2022 17:21
May you rest in eternal peace Private Rooney. Our deepest sympathies to your mum, fiancee, family, friends, and comrades. Yvonne, Ziva, Althaea, and Emme - Letterkenny and Brussels
Sadie mc Fadden
19/12/2022 17:21
Rest in peace pte.Rooney..
Pat & Michelle Cawley
19/12/2022 17:21
Rest in peace young soldier, condolences to your loved ones.
Kathleen and joe Ferguson
19/12/2022 17:21
Such a young beautiful life gone may god bless your family and girlfriend 🙏 at such a sad time we had a grandson on tour there and it was a worrying time
Louise Concannon
19/12/2022 17:21
Condolences to all your family and your girlfriend on their massive loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Patterson
19/12/2022 17:21
As a former Irish diplomat working in west Africa, it was a source of great honour and pride to work with the Permanent Defence Force and to see their invaluable work in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Chad. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Pte Seán Rooney, his comrades and to all associated with Óglaigh na hÉireann. May He Rest in Peace.
jimmy maher
19/12/2022 17:21
sleep well soldier your duty is done , R I P
Ciaran Sheehy Ex DFHQ CIS
19/12/2022 17:21
Duty Done. Rest easy soldier. RIP Sean
Sharon & Kevin
19/12/2022 17:21
Thoughts & prayers to the family & friends of pte Sean may u rest in eternal peace 💙
Dean Babington
19/12/2022 17:21
RIP Sean.
Alan O’Regan
19/12/2022 17:21
My deepest condolences Seáns family, friends and colleagues. Such a tragic loss felt by so many. May he Rest In Peace.
Jennifer Grealish
19/12/2022 17:21
Our sincere condolences to Seáns family and fiance on such a tragedy. May he Rest in Peace 🇮🇪
Pamela Phoenix
19/12/2022 17:21
😔
PTE Daniel Creighton
19/12/2022 17:21
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of our fallen brother may he rest in peace.
Selena kearns
19/12/2022 17:21
May Sean's soul rest in peace. Deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Kevin Underhill
19/12/2022 17:20
Your duty is done Thank you soldier
Caroline O Connell
19/12/2022 17:20
So sorry to all Sean's family and friends MHRIP
Jason Lynch
19/12/2022 17:20
Rest in peace Sean, you done your country proud. Jason Lynch
Aaron Corr
19/12/2022 17:20
Rest in peace.
Emma & Daniel O Donnell
19/12/2022 17:20
Deepest condolences to the Rooney family on the loss of their beloved son. RIP Sean duty done.
Callum Thornton
19/12/2022 17:20
RIP SEAN
Jason hunter
19/12/2022 17:20
So sorry for your loss thinking of the family on this sad time. Rest in peace soldier 🇮🇪🕊
Carmel power
19/12/2022 17:20
Rest in peace soldier your duty is done. Condolences to all your family.
Jodie Guilfoyle
19/12/2022 17:20
Rest in peace brave soldier. Thinking of Sean’s family, friend, and fellow comrades of the 121 Infantry Battalion at this difficult time. My partner Private Yellop had the pleasure of meeting such a brave soul this last month. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam 🇮🇪
David Devine Eng gp Dftc
19/12/2022 17:20
Rip
Aoife Brady
19/12/2022 17:20
My condolences to the loved ones of Pte Seán Rooney. Your great service to peace keeping should never have come at this price. Rest in peace, you will be forever remebered.
Charlie Behan
19/12/2022 17:20
Rest in piece soldier. You served your country proudly 🇮🇪
Peter Kearney
19/12/2022 17:20
Rip Sean
Eleanor Yeo
19/12/2022 17:20
Condolences to all of your family, friends and loved ones, thank you for your service to Ireland may you rest in eternal peace
Graham Whittaker & Family
19/12/2022 17:20
Rest in peace.
Lauraine walsh
19/12/2022 17:20
Condolences to the family , friends and military family RIP Sean
Warren O'Hare
19/12/2022 17:20
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, you are a hero. rest in peace Séan
Belinda Walker
19/12/2022 17:20
Condolences to all who knew and loved him. Rest in peace.
Martin Murray
19/12/2022 17:20
Rest in peace Pte Rooney🇮🇪Your duty is done brave solider my thoughts and prayers are with your family and colleagues in the defence forces at this extremely hard time 🇮🇪
Maeve O Connell
19/12/2022 17:20
Taken far too young. RIP Seán 💔
Pte Brady C. E Coy 27th Btn
19/12/2022 17:20
Rip Sean
Tomás Hynes
19/12/2022 17:20
Thank you for your service.
Charlotte Conway
19/12/2022 17:20
R.I.P Sean. Deepest condolences to all his family, friends and comrades
Brian McGarry army reserve templemore
19/12/2022 17:20
Rest easy brother your service is done
Niamh dargan
19/12/2022 17:20
May you rest in peace
Shane O’Gorman (Ex Defence Forces)
19/12/2022 17:20
Séan, may you rest in eternal peace and may your loved ones know that you helped to create a difference in this world.
Brendan Doherty
19/12/2022 17:20
Condolences to his family, fiancé, friends and colleagues.
Sean Keane
19/12/2022 17:19
RIP Sean you done us in the army so proud you'll be in our thoughts always, sleep well soldier
Patrick Aiden Russell.
19/12/2022 17:19
Massive respect to this young Soldier. You have done your duty for your country. Rest in Peace now. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Eugene Davis
19/12/2022 17:19
Rest In Peace 🙏 🕊
Mary
19/12/2022 17:19
Thoughts are with the Sean’s family and friends in this heartbreaking time ❤️ RIP
Adele and John
19/12/2022 17:19
Deepest heartfelt condolences to Sean's family friends and comrades .
The Mc Connon Family, Brenda, Jason & Ruadhán
19/12/2022 17:19
Ár chomhbhrón ort Agus do mhuintir, My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Thinking of his friends and the Rooney family during this very sad time.
Mary
19/12/2022 17:19
Rip Sean thinking of all your lovely family now.A mom in Kerryxx
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