Skip to main content

We use cookies to give you the best possible online experience. If you continue, we'll assume you are happy for your web browser to receive all cookies from our website. See our Privacy & Cookie policy statement for more information on cookies and how to manage them.

Manage cookies Accept all cookies

Condolences for Pte Seán Rooney

View condolences submitted by members of the public

RELATED LINKS

Sign Book Of Condolences
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]
Brian & Patricia McCarthy
19/12/2022 17:01
Deepest sympathy on your sad loss. A brave and wonderful young man taken too soon. You as a family can always be proud of his ideals. RIP Sean. Semper Fi..
Mary Fogarty
19/12/2022 17:01
I'm so sorry to hear passing of this young man
Elton McArdle
19/12/2022 17:01
Thank you for your service may you rest in peace
Karen Kenny
19/12/2022 17:01
RIP Pte Séan Rooney.. thinking of your family and fiancee
Aaron Myles
19/12/2022 17:01
RIP Comrade
Killian O'Sullivan
19/12/2022 17:01
RIP Seán, i didn't know you personally but by all accounts everyone I've spoken to spoke ever so highly of ya ❤️
John&Veronica Quigley&Sons ..
19/12/2022 17:01
Deepest sympathy to all his family and friends and especially his mam and girlfriend.. Yous are with us in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.. 🙏🙏
Lynda Corigliano
19/12/2022 17:01
Heartbreaking for your family rest in peace Sean❤️
Smi M Soffers RNLA
19/12/2022 17:01
Respect
Helen Hamilton
19/12/2022 17:01
RIP Sean. Sending condolences to his family and fiancee Holly. You did your country proud. Ar Dheis De Go Raibh Ainm. May you get the best bed in heaven ❣❣
Hollie farrell
19/12/2022 17:01
May you rest in peace. Sending love and strength to your loved ones through this difficult time
Chris Pender
19/12/2022 17:01
Sincere condolences to all of Sean's family and friends , Rest In Peace Sean
Claire mckenzie
19/12/2022 17:00
Major condolences to all the family and friends of Pte Rooney
Anthony Matthews
19/12/2022 17:00
Thank you for your service
Senan Gallagher
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest in peace Pte Seán Rooney. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Michaela Hannifin
19/12/2022 17:00
RIP Pte Sean Rooney
Fergus Ledwith
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest In Peace young man. You will never be forgotten.
Beverley phelan
19/12/2022 17:00
There are simply no words. Heartbroken for you all and Ireland as a country mourns Alongside you all, may you somehow find the strength. Rip brave solider
Andrew Kirrane
19/12/2022 17:00
RIP Seán, Many thanks for your service.
Paul Murphy
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest In Peace Soldier. Condolences to families, friends and colleagues
Dave Coady Monasterevin Co Kildare
19/12/2022 17:00
My deepest condolences to Séans family friends and fellow soldiers, Séans passing has touched the hearts of our nation. My son Lee is serving in Lebanon with Séan and spoke highly of him. May you rest in peace Séan and thank you for your service 🇮🇪🇺🇳❤️
Daniel Carry
19/12/2022 17:00
May Private Rooney's memory be a blessing and comfort to his family, friends and comrades. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. RIP
Daryl walker
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest in peace young man.
SGT Jussi
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest in peace. Thank you serving along side me and many others. Thank you guarding the peace.
Miriam & Brian Tuite
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest in Peace solider 💔🇮🇪
Keith stokes
19/12/2022 17:00
R.I.P very sad young soldier
Mr Kristofer Shekleton
19/12/2022 17:00
My deepest condolences and sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Private Sean Rooney killed on UN peacekeeping duties in the Lebanon. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Maureen Travers
19/12/2022 17:00
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of pte Sean Rooney your in our thoughts and prayers 💔💔
Conor Lally
19/12/2022 17:00
To the wider Rooney family and Army colleagues , may Sean rest in peace. The world is a little darker today , and may his soul rest in peace. A proud Irish man and one who served Ireland and the wider UN with dignity and pride.
Paul Moloney
19/12/2022 17:00
RIP Pte Rooney
Margaret Boswell
19/12/2022 17:00
R I P Pte Sean Rooney
GNR Noel Lynch 121st Bn
19/12/2022 17:00
RIP brother never forgotten,sleep well,your duty is done 🇮🇪😔
Patrick scully and family Co wicklow
19/12/2022 17:00
Condolences to all your family and friends and partner may you rest in peace soldier.
Maurice Maguire
19/12/2022 17:00
R.I.P. Your duty is done. Condolences to all the family and friends.
Margaret Lynch and the Lynch Family Dublin 15
19/12/2022 17:00
My greatest sympathy to you all on the loss of your beautiful Sean. I'm the mother of an army officer of the same age and Sean has not left my thoughts and prayers .His courage and dedication will not be forgotten. God bless you all. Margaret
Theresa McGourty
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest in peace 🇮🇪 💚
Dillon Jordan
19/12/2022 17:00
Thank you for your service. A country so proud that we only wish you could see it.
Grainne Joyce
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest in Peace. Condolences to all your family and friends x
Paul O'Brien
19/12/2022 17:00
A tragic loss of such a young life Rest in Peace
Patricia keogh
19/12/2022 17:00
Sending condolences to the Family may Sean R.i.p thank you for your service
Neil Gallery
19/12/2022 17:00
My thoughts are with Sean’s family, friends and colleagues in the defence forces, RIP.
Ciara Corcoran
19/12/2022 17:00
R.I.P solider your duty is done, Thinking of all Sean’s family&friends and everyone in the Irish defence forces.
Graham Nash
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service .
Anne Whelan
19/12/2022 17:00
RIP young mam. Deepest sympathy to your family.
Patrick Bermingham
19/12/2022 17:00
Rest easy seán you done your country proud thanks for your service may you rest in peace ❤️
Ciara Delaney
19/12/2022 17:00
Deepest condolences to your family sean and your fiancee at this hard time you were a hero and a trooper you layed your heart on your sleeve for your country you did all you could do may you rest in peace and get the best bed in heaven 🙏
Margaret O'Sullivan
19/12/2022 17:00
Rip private Sean Rooney 💚🇨🇮🇨🇮
Kym and Quin Kelly
19/12/2022 17:00
Deepest sympathies to you all at this very sad. As an "army daughter" it doesn't bear thinking about and we are thinking of you all. This should never have happened, Seán should have been safe. Rest easy Seán and thank you!
Joey Bracken
19/12/2022 16:59
Condolences to all the Family and Friends,Always Remembered Rest in Peace Warrior 💚
Shane barry
19/12/2022 16:59
Your service is done seán may you rest in peace🫡
Next
News and Events