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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]
Mairead Kirby
20/12/2022 19:02
My deepest sympathy to all, may you rest in peace Sean
Deirdre Gowran
20/12/2022 19:02
So sorry you died whilst on duty. Condolences to your family and friends. RIP 🙏
Rossa O'Donnell
20/12/2022 19:02
Cavalry Capt retired 3 trips to UNIFIL...heart felt sympathy to Sean's family and fiancee...his sacrifice will never be forgotten by any of us who have worn the blue beret. Thank you.
Ailish, Chris, Oran & Ella Blake
20/12/2022 19:02
Sincere condolences on the tragic passing of Sean. Far too early to be gone from you.
Francis Austin Mullan
20/12/2022 19:01
May You REST IN PEACE. YOU GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR YOU COUNTRY AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, BY YOUR COMRADES AND VETERANS OF THE DEFENCE FORCES .
Derek beale
20/12/2022 19:00
RIP
Natasha Hickman
20/12/2022 19:00
Rest in peace
Jackie Bellotti
20/12/2022 18:59
May your brave and gentle soul rest in eternal peace....
David Byrne
20/12/2022 18:59
R.I.P
Shauna Whelan
20/12/2022 18:58
RIP young soldier your duty is done. Rest now in the arms of the angels. Condolences to all of your family Fiance friends and members of the Irish defence forces. Fly High
Aisling
20/12/2022 18:57
I'm soo sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Sharon & Paul Smyth
20/12/2022 18:57
So sorry, thank you,
Cpl Darrell Dodd
20/12/2022 18:57
Rest in peace Sean. Many condolences to all the family and friends.
Sgt John "Larry" Carty Retd 1 Cn Cois Gaillimh
20/12/2022 18:56
Ar dheis Dé a raibh d'anam dhílís.....go raibh maith agut as ucht do dhualgas. Rest easy Séan, your duty is done.
Eoin Finn
20/12/2022 18:52
Your duty is done mo chara, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis
Daniel Russell
20/12/2022 18:52
Rest in Peace, gone too soon
Aislinn Breslin
20/12/2022 18:52
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 🇮🇪
Dave Kiely
20/12/2022 18:52
Condolences to PTE Seán Rooney's family.RIP.
Michelle Donagher
20/12/2022 18:49
RIP Sean. Thinking of your family, fianceé, army colleagues and friends at this heartbreaking time.
Paudie McGrath.
20/12/2022 18:48
Thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends and his fellow peacekeepers from the 121st Infantry Battalion, and with those who were injured and their families and friends.
Daniel Dalton
20/12/2022 18:46
RIP
Danny Dunne, Mullingar
20/12/2022 18:45
There is a place, Where brave men go, when it’s time to rest. The heavens now embrace you son, You have tried your very best. You have done your duty so, To keep us warm and safe, You had to go too soon away, The lord has called you to his place, So rest in peace today.
Peter Rooneya
20/12/2022 18:45
A beautiful soul and a gallant young man. You broke so many hearts when we lost you
Pauline Barcoe
20/12/2022 18:43
Deepest condolence to the family of this brave man, may he rest in peace
Lt Shaun McLaughlin, 28 Inf Bn
20/12/2022 18:41
Rest in peace young soldier. My deepest condolences to Sean's family and friends at this sad time.
Amanda Brennan
20/12/2022 18:41
Thinking of your family, friends and comerades at this tragic time. Rest in peace. You are in the hearts and minds of Irish people everywhere ❤️
James cullen
20/12/2022 18:41
Condolences to all the family
John Paul Brennan
20/12/2022 18:41
Rip comrade 😔
Louise O Callaghan
20/12/2022 18:41
Condolences to Sean's Family & and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace Sean
Alethea Cummins
20/12/2022 18:41
Rest in peace Sean. Such a terrible loss 💙
Cllr Gillian Coughlan, Bandon- Kinsale, Co.Cork
20/12/2022 18:40
Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Private Seán Rooney who served his country with honour and in defence of peace. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Dylan Mc Guinness
20/12/2022 18:40
Such a tragedy your bravery will be honoured thank you for your service
Patrick Brennan
20/12/2022 18:38
Rest easy soldier duty done
Martin Sludds
20/12/2022 18:35
RIP comrad your duty is done, thank you for your service.
Sue McCarthy
20/12/2022 18:35
Deepest condolences to family and friends 🙏 😢
Claire O’Connor
20/12/2022 18:34
Sincere sympathy to Sean’s family on your devastating loss, may Private Rooney Rest In Peace
Karl O'Mahony (EX Navy)
20/12/2022 18:34
Deepest condolences to Sean's family. May he RIP.
Eilish
20/12/2022 18:33
RIP Sean. My condolences to your family and fiancee at this time.
Jennifer Farrelly Clarke
20/12/2022 18:32
Rest in Peace ❤
Gillian Byrne
20/12/2022 18:31
Heartfelt condolences may you rest in eternal peace
Kieran O'Sullivan
20/12/2022 18:30
Duty done. RIP Sean Rooney.
Kevin flynn sligo
20/12/2022 18:29
RIP 🇮🇪
Kieran King
20/12/2022 18:29
RIP soldier, deepest condolences to family, colleagues and friends
Finian O Neill & Family
20/12/2022 18:29
Condolences to Sean's Family & Extended family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace Sean
J DOYLE
20/12/2022 18:28
Rip
Pte paul devins
20/12/2022 18:28
RIP comrade rest easy 🇮🇪
Bob Reid
20/12/2022 18:27
Thank you for your service may you rest in peace
Donal Desmond
20/12/2022 18:26
RIP SEAN
Kevin
20/12/2022 18:26
Deepest condolences to family and friends
Eoin Porter
20/12/2022 18:25
God Bless Sean, Rest Easy, Your Duty Is Done
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