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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]
Christina McGovern
20/12/2022 20:52
Heartbreaking
Capt Gerry Duff Gormanston Camp
20/12/2022 20:51
Sincere condolences to the Rooney Family on the tragic loss of Sean that is deeply felt by all members of the DF.
Charlene jervis
20/12/2022 20:50
No family should lose a loved one out doing their duty , totally heartbreaking, thank you for your service and rest in peace , condolences to your family
Eoghan Walsh
20/12/2022 20:49
What a tough time for all Sean's family and friends. The Whole Country has you all in our thoughts and prayers. Be Strong and BE PROUD of this young man
Kenneth & Hazel McCaul
20/12/2022 20:49
You have done not only the Defence Forces proud, but also your family. May you rest in peace comrade.
The ODea family limerick
20/12/2022 20:48
Sincere sympathy to the Rooney family on the tragic passing of their son Sean may he's gentle soul rest in peace
Gary Currivan
20/12/2022 20:47
Deepest condolences to Seán’s, family, friends and colleagues.. Rest in Peace Seán. Stand easy 🇮🇪
Cpl M Greene (Ret)
20/12/2022 20:47
My heart felt condolences to Sean's family, friends and colleagues in this most difficult time. Thank you Sean for your service, may you rest in peace
Richie Eestman
20/12/2022 20:46
Rest in Peace youg man. God bless you and your family at this time.
The Mangans
20/12/2022 20:46
Sorry for your loss..
Ciara mc donnell
20/12/2022 20:45
RIP Sean sleep well
William Smith Sgt (Rtd) Pearse/McDonagh Bks, DFTC
20/12/2022 20:43
Deepest condolences to all Sean's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Catherine
20/12/2022 20:43
Boothman
Conor Hogarty
20/12/2022 20:40
My sincere condolences to Sean's family for their loss. From what I have read and heard, Sean was an excellent soldier with a great future ahead of him.
Paddy Ray
20/12/2022 20:40
Very sorry to his family friends and colleagues. May he Rest in Peace X
Sarah naughton
20/12/2022 20:39
Rest in peace seān🕊 thinking of your family and friends ❤
The Ison Family
20/12/2022 20:38
God bless you and the ones you left behind
Tony murphy
20/12/2022 20:38
Very sad to hear of this death, hope your family and army family are OK. Rip
Barbara McGowan
20/12/2022 20:38
May you rest in peace Sean.
Derek McCabe
20/12/2022 20:38
Not all hero’s wear capes….. You are such one RIP
Francesca Reid
20/12/2022 20:37
RIP Sean
Margaret Gavin
20/12/2022 20:36
Sincere condolences 🙏
John Courtney
20/12/2022 20:35
He was carrying out his duty, and died knowing it.
Michael McCartney
20/12/2022 20:34
May you Rest in peace...you done your job till the end RIP
Martine o Brien
20/12/2022 20:34
Sincere condolences to your family, fiancée and friends, a young life cut short, incredibly sad. Thank you for your service 🙏
Cunningham Family
20/12/2022 20:33
May Sean rest in peace and that his family will be consoled knowing that he died serving his country and the people of Lebanon
Patrice B Carton
20/12/2022 20:33
Deepest condolences to all of Seán’s family & friends at this devastating time, may he rest in eternal peace 🙏💚
Jillian Byrne
20/12/2022 20:33
💙
Andrea
20/12/2022 20:32
Sincere condolences to Sean’s family, fiancé, colleagues and friends. May your soul rest in peace.
John Yeates
20/12/2022 20:29
Rest in peace
Killian Tully
20/12/2022 20:29
Proud to have you represent our country and you gave your life to help others be safe. Not all hero’s wear capes and let’s hope no one ever forgets that
Luke Foley
20/12/2022 20:28
Rest in peace.
Selina McGuinness & Colin McKeown
20/12/2022 20:28
Our sincere condolences to the Nathasha and family, Sean's fiancee, colleagues and friends. May he rest in peace.
Terry Casey
20/12/2022 20:25
Rest in peace comrade. Duty Donn👏❤️🇮🇪
Mary leech
20/12/2022 20:25
Rest in peace Sean
Mia Craig
20/12/2022 20:23
RIP Sean Rooney. My sincere condolences to the Rooney family. So very sorry for your loss.
Margaret flynn
20/12/2022 20:23
Rest in peace
Alan Duggan.
20/12/2022 20:22
Sincere condolences to Sean’s family, colleagues & friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Laura McShane
20/12/2022 20:22
Taken too young. Thinking of all the loved ones, family and friends of Sean at this unimaginable time
Caroline McNamara
20/12/2022 20:21
Thought and prayers are with you all at this very tragic time may he rest in peace.
Dan Phelan
20/12/2022 20:21
RIP
Deborah & Eoin White, Cork
20/12/2022 20:20
Deepest condolences to all those who mourn Pte. Seán Rooney. From one army family to another, you are in our prayers over the coming days. Rest in Peace
Caroline Gilligan
20/12/2022 20:20
My heart felt condolences to all of Sean’s family and friends .. may you rest in peace Sean 🙏
Leona
20/12/2022 20:20
R.I.P Seán, what a tragedy! A young life gone far to soon! Thinking of his family and colleagues at this sad time 😇❤️
Paddy kelly
20/12/2022 20:19
Deepest condolences to the family rest easy soldier your duty is done MHRIP
Owen McGee
20/12/2022 20:18
My sincerest condolences to the Rooney family on their recent loss. May Sean have eternal peace. .
Anne O'Neill
20/12/2022 20:18
RIP Sean
Noel Cahill
20/12/2022 20:17
To loose a star so bright Words can not fill the loss, That God may give us all the strength to carry on and lessen the pain . May Sean rest in peace
Martina Derwin
20/12/2022 20:16
RIP young man deepest condolences to all his family and friends so sad
Paul callery
20/12/2022 20:16
Seán it's time to stand easy soldier your duty done rest now with the brave souls that went before you in the service of peace. Thinking of you and all your family.
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