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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]
Patrick Ryan
19/12/2022 16:58
May Sean rest in peace
Daniel Kieran
19/12/2022 16:58
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Seán. He couldn't have given anything more in service of his comrades and his country.
Leighanne Murphy
19/12/2022 16:58
Rest in peace Sean you've served your country well 🇮🇪
Kasey Darling
19/12/2022 16:58
R.I.P Sean
Laura Mcdonald
19/12/2022 16:58
Rip. Sending love and prayers to Sean's family and friends. Xx
Jerome O’Neill
19/12/2022 16:58
Rest easy soldier.
Diane and Peter Dolan
19/12/2022 16:58
Condolences to the family and friends of Private Sean Rooney. May he rest in peace.
Tracey mallon
19/12/2022 16:58
Thinking of the family and all soldiers in defence force xx
Annette Cleary Rees
19/12/2022 16:57
Rest in peace ☘
Rec Michael o Grady
19/12/2022 16:57
May seán Rooney rest in peace
Brian Grundy
19/12/2022 16:57
May you Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Angels
Mark o shea
19/12/2022 16:57
RIP Sean a proud Irish man and I Salute you for that keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Aibhistin O Bruadair
19/12/2022 16:57
Thoughts and prayers with his family, friends and Oglaigh na hEireann
Frank woods
19/12/2022 16:57
Rest easy Sean
Denise Lennon
19/12/2022 16:57
Rest in peace Pte Sean Rooney
Kavanagh Family
19/12/2022 16:57
RIP Private Sean Rooney. You are a big loss to your family and our country.
JANICE MUDDIMAN
19/12/2022 16:57
Hero, brave young man. Rest in Peace, thinking of all your family and friends at this heartbreaking time
Joe Mc donnell
19/12/2022 16:57
Rip you done this country proud and will be remembered toughts with your family and friends may you stand proud
Cathal Mathews
19/12/2022 16:57
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam Rest easy Sean, your duty is done 🇮🇪
Conor Flynn
19/12/2022 16:57
Condolences to the Rooney family his Fiancé and all his comrades. Rest in eternal peace Pte 🇮🇪
Audrey Mc Namee
19/12/2022 16:57
Deepest condolences to private Sean Rooney & his family at this difficult & heartbreaking time. Rest in peace Seán, your duty is done. 💚🤍🧡 "
Ozzie O'Toole
19/12/2022 16:57
Rest easy comrade 🙏 💔 Condolences to family & DF Family
Anne Noonan
19/12/2022 16:57
Rest in peace 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Dean Keegan
19/12/2022 16:57
R.I.P. Seán
Koe Whelan
19/12/2022 16:57
Having left the DF 16 years ago and now living in Spain. I don't know you but I still class you as my brother. Rest easy and fly high with the angels knowing that you were put on this world to do good.
Ken White
19/12/2022 16:57
So sorry for the loss of such a young life full of potential. I think we the general public take for granted the dangers faced on service overseas. Your comrades won’t rest until they have justice for you
Jamie O'Hare 27BN
19/12/2022 16:57
Condolences to the family. R.I.P Seàn. You'll always be remembered. Gentleman and Hero!
Niall /Denise McGahon and family
19/12/2022 16:57
Again condolences to Natasha and the whole family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and beyond 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Barry Mangan
19/12/2022 16:57
RIP soldier. Condolences to your family and friends. Wishing the others involved a full recovery
Linda Anderson
19/12/2022 16:57
RIP Soldier. May you rest in peace
Máirtin Flannery
19/12/2022 16:57
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Louise Holden Cpl retired. 82nd Batallion A Coy.
19/12/2022 16:57
My deepest condolences to Sean's family, fiancé and friends. Sleep well Pte Rooney, your duty is done.
Anna may & Stephen Walsh
19/12/2022 16:57
Rip Sean, deepest condolences to your family & comrades
Sinead O Leary
19/12/2022 16:57
Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace. Thinking of your family during this tough time.
Lorraine Furlong
19/12/2022 16:57
RIP Private Sèan Rooney 🇮🇪✨️ Condolences to.his family and friends and his DF brothers/sisters 🥺❤️
N Hussey
19/12/2022 16:57
Sympathies to the family
Michael&Bernie Smith
19/12/2022 16:57
RIP thank you for your service
Michael Gorman.
19/12/2022 16:57
Rest well Sean. You will never be forgotten by any of your friends or us ex soldiers.
Brian Flannery
19/12/2022 16:56
Sincere sympathies to Sean’s family friends and defence force colleagues. May he rest in peace.
Padraic horgan
19/12/2022 16:56
Sean you were the best of us my taughts and prayers are with your family may you rest in peace
Helen Neasy
19/12/2022 16:56
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Natasha, Holly and all the Rooney and McCloskey family and friends. Absolutely devastating. I'm truly sorry for your loss. May Pte Seán rest in eternal peace.
Peter Kavanagh
19/12/2022 16:56
Thank you for your service Duty done soldier Rest in peace 🙏
Joey McKenna Laura clifford dundalk
19/12/2022 16:56
Rest in peace pte Rooney, May your soul be at peace. Deep condolences to all his family, friends and services members. You'll truly be missed .
Brian & Cathy Dalton Sallins Co Kildare
19/12/2022 16:56
Our deepest sympathy to the family of PTE Sean. A true Irishman, so proud to serve his country.
Kevin McDermott
19/12/2022 16:56
Gone way to soon. Rest easy Seán, your duty done. The country is proud of your service and professionalism. You made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace. Ex 7 Inf Bn FCA-65 Res Inf Bn RDF.
Lyndon Howells
19/12/2022 16:56
You were a real hero and a credit to your country and regiment and of course to your family and your army family. God be good to you and may he comfort your family and friends.
Amy Hewitt
19/12/2022 16:56
RIP soldier
Francis flaherty
19/12/2022 16:56
Rip Sean 🙏
Colm Maher
19/12/2022 16:56
RIP Seán. Your a hero. I hope your family are proud of you.
Podge Mc Govern
19/12/2022 16:56
RIP Sean
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