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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]
Dave O’Sullivan
23/12/2022 16:41
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Pat Cunningham
23/12/2022 16:20
Rest in peace Seán.
Teresa Goggin
23/12/2022 15:07
May God bless your beautiful boy and your family at this time.
Peter Woods, former Gunner with the 9th Fd. Arty. Regt., Mullingar.
23/12/2022 14:59
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."
Donogh MAGUIRE
23/12/2022 14:28
Thinking about you and your family at this sad time My Sean rest in peace
Son, Brother, Cousin, Grandson of Soldiers who served,
23/12/2022 14:07
Rest easy Pte Sean,
John Brophy
23/12/2022 13:32
RIP Seán, sincere condolences to your family and your colleagues at home and overseas.
Thomas Brennan
23/12/2022 13:14
R.I.P. sympathies to your family and your comrades in Defence Forces.
Larry Concannon
23/12/2022 12:55
RIP Soldier.
E O'Donnell
23/12/2022 12:45
RIP Seán. Sincere condolences to your family, friends, and colleagues.
Louise & Danny Mulholland
23/12/2022 12:36
Deepest condolences to the Parents , family & friends , and Fiancée of Pte Rooney. No words . May he Rest in peace . Thinking of you all .
Ber and Denis cremin
23/12/2022 12:12
Thank you for you're service. R.i.p
Lorraine Sherry
23/12/2022 12:08
R.I.P. Sean, thank you for your service. Gone too soon, thoughts with his family, friends and colleagues.
Dylan Kelly
23/12/2022 11:50
Rest in peace
Dillon O'Driscoll
23/12/2022 11:33
My sincere condolences to all his family. Rest in Peace.
Christine Barrett
23/12/2022 11:23
RIP Seán. My sincere condolences to all his family, friends and battalion.
Deborah McGeady
23/12/2022 11:06
R.I.P. Brave soldier . My sincere condolences to all the family .
Maura and family of the late Col. Larry O'Connor (Ret.)
23/12/2022 11:03
Sincere condolences to Private Seán Rooney's family, friends and Army comrades. Rest in peace.
Anthony
23/12/2022 11:03
Rest in peace, soldier
Maryjane Sherry & Family
23/12/2022 10:33
I am so sorry for your loss of ture solider I didn't know u pte but my father served many trips in over seas May u get the best bed in heaven and look down over your poor mother and all your family rest easy solider ur job is done God bless you 🙏
Paul O'Beirne
23/12/2022 10:24
RIP Seán. All our thoughts are with your family and Bn both at home and overseas.
Helen Dickinson
23/12/2022 10:18
Sincere sympathies to Sean's family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Susan Corish
23/12/2022 10:10
Rest in peace
Annie Blake
23/12/2022 10:09
Deepest sympathy to Private Rooney’s mother, family, fiancée, friends and wishing his comrades in UNFIL 121 Inf Bn courage, peace and lots of love this Christmas. Thank you for all that you do. RIP Pte Seán Rooney 🕊🇮🇪
Bombardier John Daly 8/12 Regt Royal Australian Artillery & Irish Defence Forces Veteran
23/12/2022 10:01
RIP Seán God bless and keep you. Sincere condolences to Seán’s family and his comrades in the 27th Bn.
Sean O Farrell
23/12/2022 09:38
RIP Comrade
Hugh Farrell
23/12/2022 09:33
Rest in peace, Sean, condolences to his mother, family, relatives, friends, and army comrades.
Robert murphy
23/12/2022 09:30
Rest in peace 🙏
Jennifer carey
23/12/2022 09:24
Thank you for your service. Rip
Steven Whelan
23/12/2022 09:23
Sean, you've been in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love to your family during this difficult time. RIP soldier
J P Murphy
23/12/2022 09:17
Rest in peace Private Rooney. Thank you for your service and sincere condolences to you family and friends.
Michelle McCabe
23/12/2022 09:17
Thank you for your service Seán, Ireland is so so proud of you. Rest in peace now
Anne Halewood
23/12/2022 09:02
Sincere Condolences To The Family ,And Rest In Peace Sean .
Maria & Rory Robinson
23/12/2022 08:59
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. Sincere sympathies to Pte Rooney's family, friends and comrades.
Katie Kevin
23/12/2022 08:49
My deepest condolences to Sean’s fiancée, family and friends
Olivia Quinn
23/12/2022 08:46
Suaimhneas síoraí anam álainn
Darren O'Keeffe
23/12/2022 08:39
Rest in peace Sean. Forever young, never forgotten.
Denise Pierce
23/12/2022 08:31
So sad that a lovely young man's life has been cut short. So proud of our peace keeping forces who have served so well over so many years. Sincerest condolence to Sean's heartbroken family
Caroline, Matt Mc Ardle
23/12/2022 08:28
National hero , may your rest in peace young man
Ellie D
23/12/2022 08:25
Thank you Sean for your service 🇮🇪 proud of you and all our army personnel. Sending strength and love to your family and friends. Rest easy soldier
Mary Barry, Limerick
23/12/2022 08:24
Inconsolable loss of a beautiful young boy. Sincere sympathies to his mother, family, fiancé, friends and comrades.
John McMahon
23/12/2022 08:23
Rest easy soldier, your duty is done.
Comdt Kevin Humphreys Retd
23/12/2022 08:22
Leaba I measc na naomh duit a laoch calmacht
Conor Foley (NS Rtd)
23/12/2022 08:13
RIP Soldier
Grainne O'Connell
23/12/2022 08:12
RIP & thank you so much for your dedication & service to our country
Ita O’Driscoll
23/12/2022 08:10
A sad loss to your family and fiancée, to your colleagues in the army and to the country. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.
Mary Kearney
23/12/2022 08:07
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful brave son. RIP Sean x
Pte Jay Ó Hare
23/12/2022 08:02
Rest in peace Pte Seán Rooney 🇮🇪 I would like to send my deepest and sincere condolences to his family at this very sad time.
Michael Fitzpatrick
23/12/2022 08:00
Rest in Peace Seán
Karen Callaghan
23/12/2022 08:00
Sincere condolences to his fiancee Holly and all his family and friends at this very sad time.Rip Private Sean you are a truly amazing hero.Fly high and watch over your family🙏🙏
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