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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]
Deborah Egan
19/12/2022 17:10
My sincere condolences to all Sean's family and comrades. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time. Rest in peace Sean
Jason cooke
19/12/2022 17:10
Rest in peace
Charlene Bell
19/12/2022 17:10
Rest in Peace Seán. I am so sorry this happened to you and your family. Thank you for your service.
Mike Drennan
19/12/2022 17:10
Thank you for your service. RIP
Garrett dermody, Grace and family
19/12/2022 17:09
Sympathies to Natasha and all your family friends and colleagues R.I.P Sean thinking of everyone over nxt few days as they say there final goodbye xxx
John Fagan
19/12/2022 17:09
Condolences to Rooney Fiancée and to his family. You're memory will last forever. Rest in peace my friend
Valerie Webster
19/12/2022 17:09
Deepest condolences to.the family , friends & colleagues of Seán. Thank you Seán for you service and bravery. Eternal rest to you. Thoughts and prayers to all.
827819 Bracken D
19/12/2022 17:09
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Austin O’Sullivan DFHQ CIS COY
19/12/2022 17:09
R.I.P Seán. Thinking of all your family and friends at this very sad time. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten soldier. Rest easy
Martin Mc kevitt
19/12/2022 17:09
R.I.P. Sean
Tony Reilly
19/12/2022 17:09
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Sean, go forth and rest easy now soldier your duty is done.
Seán Ó Raghallaigh
19/12/2022 17:09
Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
David Moran
19/12/2022 17:09
Our condolences.
Nicki Flanagan
19/12/2022 17:09
Your duty will not be forgotten. Sleep well. Sending so much strength and love to Seans family.
Mark & Roslyn Prendergast
19/12/2022 17:09
Sean you will carry the hearts of a nation forever. May you rest in peace Soldier. Sincere condolences to your family ,friends and colleagues.
Stephen Norton
19/12/2022 17:09
RIP comrade
Jean Ambrose
19/12/2022 17:09
Thanks u for your service rip Sean
Wellington Luiz
19/12/2022 17:09
My sincere condolences to Seán’s family and friends. RIP.
Stephanie Ní Rodáin
19/12/2022 17:09
Rest in Peace Sean, thank you for your duties. Thinking of all your loved ones. Rest Easy Soldier💚
Colm Carolan
19/12/2022 17:09
Thank you for your service. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Ciaran Collins
19/12/2022 17:09
🍀R.I.P Sean🍀 🇮🇪you did your country proud. Rest easy, your comrades have it from here. Heartfelt condolences to your family, friends and conrades. R.I.P 🇮🇪
Jack Leahy
19/12/2022 17:09
Rest in paradise mo chara.
Aoife Leighton & family
19/12/2022 17:09
My sincere condolences to the family friends and colleagues of Pte Seán Rooney. May he rest in peace.
Robert halpin
19/12/2022 17:09
Rip
Evan Roche
19/12/2022 17:09
R.I.P soldier 🇮🇪🙏💚
Edwina Homer
19/12/2022 17:09
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful son 😓 may he rest in peace
Ciara Broderick (sister in law of Micheal O Sullivan)
19/12/2022 17:09
Rest in peace Seán. You have served your country well. Ar dheis Dé go raibh d’anam dílis.
Lisa Donnelly
19/12/2022 17:09
So sorry , thinking of your family and friends today
Dara Doyle
19/12/2022 17:09
R.I.P to a National hero
Kevin Whelan
19/12/2022 17:09
Sean you have served your country and comrades well, you've been taken too soon. REST IN PEACE now young man. Your duty is done and greatly appreciated
Garreth cronan
19/12/2022 17:09
RIP
Cillian Flood
19/12/2022 17:09
Thank you for your service, RIP ❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪
Eoghan Murphy
19/12/2022 17:09
RIP young man.
Laura Maher
19/12/2022 17:09
Deepest Sympathies to your family friends and comrades RIP Sean
Antoinette
19/12/2022 17:09
Rest in peace Sean,your duty is done.I offer my very sincere condolences to your family.
David breslin
19/12/2022 17:09
Rest easy mo chara
Eamon lawlor
19/12/2022 17:09
You will be missed brother 😢
McGrath Family, Dublin
19/12/2022 17:09
Thank you for your service, Seán. Rest in Peace. Condolences to your family & friends.
Amy Brennan
19/12/2022 17:08
My thoughts are with Seans family, friends and those he served with overseas 🤍
Helen Mulvey
19/12/2022 17:08
Rest in Peace Seán. Sending my condolences to your family and friends.
Esther Moore
19/12/2022 17:08
Deepest condolences to his family and friends 💔💔💔
Mary Doyle
19/12/2022 17:08
My sincere sympathy to all the family.
Pte Farner RDF
19/12/2022 17:08
Rest easy Pte Rooney. I am what feels like a million miles away on the other side of the world now but heartbroken for my barracks, your family and friends.
Emma Cyril Luke Frankie n Pixie
19/12/2022 17:08
Rest in peace Sean
Roger J. Dostall
19/12/2022 17:08
To the family, friends, and comrades of Pte Seán Rooney: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Pte Rooney died in the service of Ireland and in service to all freedom-loving people. (Signed: A former US Army Officer, proud of his Irish heritage)
Gavin Cummins
19/12/2022 17:08
Rip 💔
Chloe
19/12/2022 17:08
Rest In peace pte seán. Thank you for your service to this country.
Ernestas
19/12/2022 17:08
Really sorry for your loss. He looks to be a great guy having joined the Defence Forces around the same time as I did and I trained just after him in the same place.. May he rest in peace and stay forever young Irish Defence Soldier.
Claire Fahey
19/12/2022 17:08
Rest in perfect peace your duty is done ❤️ Thinking of all his loved ones at this sad time
Davina long
19/12/2022 17:08
A life cruelly cut short ❤️May you rest in eternal peace
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