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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]
Tim Farrelly
19/12/2022 17:14
Rest in Peace young man. May God give strength to your family, friends and comrades.
Craig sheppard
19/12/2022 17:14
Rip Sean may you rest easy now,your duty is served,condolences to your family and friends
Caroline O'Mahony
19/12/2022 17:14
My Condolences to the Rooney family on the loss of Seán, may he Rest in Peace
Yvonne Finn Orde
19/12/2022 17:14
Sincere sympathy to Sēan's mother, financée and all his family. Ar dheis Dē go raibh a anam
Helen Mansfield
19/12/2022 17:14
My sincere condolences to all Sean's family such a devastating loss, of such a lovely young man. RIP Sean 🙏
Marietta dixon
19/12/2022 17:14
RIP to a falling soldier or thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time fly high with the angels watch over your loved ones 🙏
Coreen clyne
19/12/2022 17:14
Sincere condolences to the family , private sean rooney 💙 May you rest in enternal peace 💚🇮🇪
James Mc Intyre
19/12/2022 17:14
My sincere condolences and sadness at the passing of such a fine young man.
Lt Steve Burke
19/12/2022 17:14
My sincerest condolences to the family of Pte Rooney. No words can ease the pain you must be feeling, but I hope there's some small comfort in knowing that he served his country honourably and with dignity.
Patrick Foley. Axel
19/12/2022 17:14
Pte Seán Rooney, 121 Inf Bn May he rest in Peace. Condolences to his Family
Scott O Connell
19/12/2022 17:14
Rip
Gillian Murray
19/12/2022 17:14
Séan may you rest in eternal peace. You will be forever a hero. To Séan's family, fiance, friends and comrades I hope you all give each other the strength to get through the hours, days, weeks, months and years ahead. Cherish the memories you all have of Séan.
Paul Dowling
19/12/2022 17:14
May you rest in peace. The bed of heaven to you.
Derek keoghan
19/12/2022 17:14
Rip young man. You’ll Always be remembered ❤️
Emer Leigh
19/12/2022 17:14
I am so absolutely devastated for your heartbreaking loss Ireland had lost one of their own thinking of Sean’s family and friends at this horrendous time xxx
Seanie Donovan
19/12/2022 17:14
R.I.P seàn
Cathy McShane
19/12/2022 17:14
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Drogheda Mam
19/12/2022 17:14
Rest In Peace Private Seàn Rooney condolences to your family & friends at this very sad time .
GySgt James Conner, USMC (Ret.)
19/12/2022 17:14
You've done your duty trooper, your country is proud of you. Your mates now have the watch. Rest easy. Mark 10:45
Emma conlon
19/12/2022 17:13
Thinking of the Rooney family , rest in peace Sean
Martin
19/12/2022 17:13
Our tri-colour does not fly due to the wind. It flies with the last breath of each solider who died protecting it.
Vickie jackman
19/12/2022 17:13
Condolences to Sean’s family, fiancé and friends. An absolute warrior. May he rest in peace 💙
Glen Zammit
19/12/2022 17:13
Rest easy Buddy
Lt Col Ray Kane
19/12/2022 17:13
This incident has broken our hearts. Rest in Peace Seán. May your Family, Comrades, and Friends find the strength they need.
JJ Hanton
19/12/2022 17:13
Of all the comrades that e’er I had They’re sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts that e’er I had They would wish me one more day to stay. RIP
Jennifer Molloy
19/12/2022 17:13
Sending the Rooney family and Holly our thoughts and prayers at this awful time. Thank you Sean for your service.
Brian Carter
19/12/2022 17:13
Thank you for your service. My condolences to the family and friends.
Deirdre Sharkey
19/12/2022 17:13
Rip sean
Rebecca Skeffington
19/12/2022 17:13
Sending condolences to the Rooney family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, soldier🤍
Liam Deasy
19/12/2022 17:13
RIP Pte Rooney. Thank you for your service.
Patrick Fox Co kildare
19/12/2022 17:13
Rest in peace young man May God bless your soul And your family find peace at this difficult time 🇮🇪❤️🍀
Martin O Sullivan
19/12/2022 17:13
Rest in peace young man. You served your country proudly and died a hero. I hope your family take comfort in that. Thank you
South Tipperary Branch ONE
19/12/2022 17:13
Rest in Peace Duty Done. Your memory will live forever in the hearts and minds of our Serving members and Veterans. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Condolences to your family, friends and the entire Defence Forces.
Grainne Roche
19/12/2022 17:13
RIP Sean , condolences to all
Packy somers
19/12/2022 17:13
I'm a member of the RDF and I'm so sorry for the family's loss and I think we are all together in grief
Ciaran Murphy
19/12/2022 17:13
Rest in peace brother
Tony Sourke
19/12/2022 17:13
Deepest condolences
Trevor Ward
19/12/2022 17:13
Rest in peace . Thinking of the family at this sad time.
Maryann Cathal Francesca McDonagh
19/12/2022 17:13
Thank you for you services my heart goes out to your parents and your partner Rest In Peace you man 🙏🙏
Brendan Murphy
19/12/2022 17:13
Rest in peace soldier, mission complete.
Niamh Lee
19/12/2022 17:13
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal
Robert Sexton
19/12/2022 17:13
Rest in peace soldier. You have done your country proud
Leanne Turner
19/12/2022 17:13
My condolences to your family during this difficult time. You are in our prayers and thoughts. I ’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all. Sending you strength and love.
Luke O'Sullivan
19/12/2022 17:13
RIP your duty is done
Stephen Barrett
19/12/2022 17:13
Sending love from my family and myself in Tipperary, God rest your soul
Ex Sgt Billy Fisher
19/12/2022 17:12
May I extend my heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the family, friends and comrades of Pte Seán Rooney RIP
Patrick Hogan
19/12/2022 17:12
May you rest in peace
Yvonne McCreesh
19/12/2022 17:12
Tragic, RIP
Sarah Donnelly
19/12/2022 17:12
May he rest in peace. Deepest condolences to his family ,friends and comrades
Tom Spillane
19/12/2022 17:12
My Deepest Sympathy To Seans Family his friends and all who knew him... May He rest In Peace
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