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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]
Mike Norris
20/12/2022 23:40
My deepest sympathies to all in the Extended (Rooney Family Etc) on the tragic death of Pte. Sean Rooney whilst serving His Country Ireland Proudly as a member of the UN Peace Keeping Corp! RIP Pte Rooney! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
GM
20/12/2022 23:39
Deepest condolences to the Rooney may your boy fly high with angels and be seated with the Lord. RIP Sean
Michelle McGrath
20/12/2022 23:38
Rest in peace young man...forever young. You died a hero. Condolences to your family, Fiancée and friends 💔
Lisa Todd and family ..... Limerick
20/12/2022 23:37
Deepest sympathy to ye all on yer terrible loss. May he rest in paradise 💙
Thomas Carroll Co Monaghan
20/12/2022 23:37
Deepest sympathies to Pte Seán Rooney family friends. May ye fine strength and comfort. RIP Seán
Jacqui Tolan
20/12/2022 23:35
Rest peacefully Seán, thoughts and prayers with your family and friends. Thoughts and prayers go out to your Army family in Ireland and serving members overseas.
Maz o Loughlin & family
20/12/2022 23:35
May you sleep peacefully in heavenly paradise you found your peace far too young man may god give you the softest pillow to rest upon 🌟🌟🌟🙏🙏🙏🙏💔💔💔💔💔💔
Pte Gerry Condron
20/12/2022 23:33
Many condolences to all Seán's family, fiancée and friends. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May you rest in peace comrade 🇮🇪
Antony Dempsey
20/12/2022 23:33
Heartbreaking 💔 A Salute with Love, Respect, Honour, Pride, and Compassion, Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier Thinking of his Family and his Army Family at this difficult time 🙏 RIP PRIVATE Sean Rooney 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Tina McQuaid
20/12/2022 23:30
Deepest sympathy. Rest in peace.
Morgan, Mary, Eire & Morgan Landy, Killarney, Co Kerry
20/12/2022 23:29
Rest in peace Private Sean Rooney, our thoughts are with Seans family, extended family, fiancé, friends, neighbours & defence forces family at this very difficult time 🙏 We are also thinking everyday of all the defence forces members, along with our son, that are part of the 121st batallion currently serving in the Lebanon.
Conor Laffey
20/12/2022 23:27
My deepest condolences to Sean's family, friends and loved one's. Rest in peace Sean.
Paul Quinlan
20/12/2022 23:26
Rest in peace Seán
Gladys Lawless
20/12/2022 23:25
My sincere condolences to all your family, friends & fiancée for the huge, devastating loss you are all suffering. So very sad for those you left behind while doing your duty. RIP Sean 😪
Karen kenny
20/12/2022 23:25
My sincere condolences to you all and death of your beautiful Sean may he rest peacefully 🙏
Caroline Kavanagh, Drogheda
20/12/2022 23:24
My sincere sympathies to the late Sean Rooney's family, friends and colleagues. It's a huge loss to our whole country as he was wearing the uniform of the Irish army and of peace. RIP.
Celine Murphy
20/12/2022 23:21
So terribly sorry for your loss. So tragic at a young age. Condolences to your family and fiancée. Rip Sean
Paul Todd
20/12/2022 23:19
Rest in peace. Blessed are the peacemakers for thy shall be called the children of God
Ian, Jenny and Willow Murray
20/12/2022 23:19
Sleep in peace Sean. Bless your Dear Mum and family at this difficult time.
Marie Walsh
20/12/2022 23:18
Sincere condolences
Mandy O Brien
20/12/2022 23:17
So sorry for your loss, may Sean rest in peace 🥲xx
Sarah-Jane Comerford (captain retired)
20/12/2022 23:15
My sincere condolences on your loss. No words can help but the whole military community and thinking of you all.
Michael Collins
20/12/2022 23:15
You are a credit to Ireland and humanity. RIP
Refellia Laffey
20/12/2022 23:13
There are no word's that can console your loved one's. So sorry for the heart ache they have to endure. You will not be forgotten. RIP Sean.
Tadhg and Mary Horgan
20/12/2022 23:13
As proud parents of a serving soldier and peacekeeper we would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of PTE Sean Rooney.May Sean Rest in Peace ,Sean and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.Blessed are the peace makers.
Gemma Fogarty
20/12/2022 23:12
Rest in peace Sean, send comfort to your family and friends and all atcamp Shamrock ☘️
Tony Gregory
20/12/2022 23:10
To all your friends your mam Sean and your girlfriend and all your friends and comrades ants uncle's cousins your loss is unforgivable and will be unforgetable thoughts and prayers with you all you have lost Sean but have gained a military family near and far rest in peace Sean
Anthony Dunne
20/12/2022 23:09
Sincere Condolences to the Rooney on Sean's tragic passing may his gentle soul rest in peace
Danny conlon
20/12/2022 23:08
May you rest in peace 🙏 god bless you.
Craig munday and family
20/12/2022 23:08
May he rest in peace and fly high with the angels.Taken too soon.
Nuala Walsh
20/12/2022 23:07
Private Sean Rooney, Your duty is done, Rest Easy now Solider. You died hero, You saved your 3 comrades lives with the Ultimate Sacrifice. As an army wife your death has effected us all deeply. Sending all our love to Your Mam, Dad, fiancée, siblings and all ur family and friends Especially all 121st serving in Lebanon.
GW
20/12/2022 23:07
Always remembered by his family and the Defence Forces . Forever young . Rest in Peace .
David Fitzpatrick
20/12/2022 23:07
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.
Brian K
20/12/2022 23:06
Rest in peace Seán. Sincerest sympathies to your family and fiancee.
Adam Walker
20/12/2022 23:04
May God rest his soul. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam dílis
natasha doyle
20/12/2022 23:04
may you rest in peace !
Ciara T
20/12/2022 23:03
Deepest sympathy to Sean's family, friends and loved one's at this very sad time. May he rest in peace
CPO Thomas Plunkett
20/12/2022 23:01
RIP Sean
Pamela Atkinson
20/12/2022 23:01
A BraveYoung Soldier Taken too soon . Condolences to all your family and friends. RIP Séan 🇮🇪
Brendan Carroll
20/12/2022 23:01
R.I.P
Tanya murphy
20/12/2022 22:59
To young to have been taken may you rest in peace 🥰
Joanne Keenan
20/12/2022 22:58
R.I.P SEAN
Declan Maher
20/12/2022 22:58
Rip comrade
John paul pardy
20/12/2022 22:58
rest in peace 🕊️🕊️
Joanne O'Reilly
20/12/2022 22:57
Deepest thoughts to your partner, mother, family and friends. The country mourns for you. May you one day be reunited with your loved ones, wherever that may be. RIP Sean
Jay
20/12/2022 22:57
R.I.P. Comrade Your duty is done.
Carmel Jones
20/12/2022 22:57
As a mother and mother in law of serving personnel accept my condolences to parents and family but also all those serving at home and abroad it’s our biggest nightmare our thoughts and prayer are with you 🙏🙏
Fiona Mc Cabe
20/12/2022 22:56
Condolences to Sean's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Michelle Bride
20/12/2022 22:54
My taughts and prayers are with Sean's family, friends and all those who served our country with Sean. May he rest in peace 🇮🇪
George Fox, Dublin
20/12/2022 22:54
Praying for you Seán, for your family, friends and comrades. Thank you for your service, may you rest in peace. Amen.
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