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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]
Pte Jon Browne
20/12/2022 17:09
RIP 🙏
Ann Harvey
20/12/2022 17:09
Rest in Peace 💔
Aoibheann Carlin
20/12/2022 17:09
I did not know you personally Sean but i knew and felt the joy and love you gave your mum, dad and Robyn, and the pride and love they all had for you. It radiated from them and in so doing, so did you. I pray that you're at peace and forever watching over them. RIP Sean
Michael Creedon
20/12/2022 17:09
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dilís Rest in peace duty done
Brian Condon
20/12/2022 17:08
May you rest in peace Sean , you & your family will be in our prayers .
Fiona Walsh
20/12/2022 17:08
Deepest sympathies to Sean's family, fiancée, friends, colleagues and the wider Defence Forces community. R.I P Pte Seán Rooney.
Andy Johnston
20/12/2022 17:07
May you rest in peace May your ultimate sacrifice not be in vain.
Edric Armstrong
20/12/2022 17:05
Rest In Peace Sean my thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family at this sad time
G.Woodfull
20/12/2022 17:04
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sean.
cal hyland
20/12/2022 17:03
rest in peace 🇮🇪
Jane malone
20/12/2022 17:03
So sorry for your loss
Lorraine Beck
20/12/2022 17:03
So sad. Our thoughts are prayers are with the complete family circle and friends. x
Mark O'Brien
20/12/2022 17:01
Rest easy soilder 💔
Sophie Dunworth
20/12/2022 17:00
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. 🇮🇪
Shirley, Dublin
20/12/2022 16:59
Rest in peace brave soul
Kevin Malone
20/12/2022 16:59
🤍🙏
Gemma Murray
20/12/2022 16:59
Such a devastating loss for his Mam, family fiancé and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Sean and thank you.
Phil Collins
20/12/2022 16:59
Rest easy Sean. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Lisa
20/12/2022 16:58
My thoughts and condolences are with your family and friends. Thank you for your service. Rest easy Seán
paul mcguire
20/12/2022 16:57
we are deeply saddened at your passing,sleep well brave soldier.R.I.P. Respect.
Patrick Brennan
20/12/2022 16:57
Sincere condolences to family and friends of Pte Sean Rooney, his comrades in Unifil, the 27 Inf Bn and those throughout the Defence family, serving and retired.
Greg Farrell
20/12/2022 16:57
RIP
Michele Farrell & Fran Boxall
20/12/2022 16:56
Sincere condolences to Seans fiance and family. Thoughts are with you at this terrible time. Thank you Sean RIP
Kevin Chang mckenna
20/12/2022 16:54
RIP YOUNG MAN everyone I know is sadden by your passing and proud of your service
Michael o Reilly 12th bn limerick
20/12/2022 16:54
Rest in eternal peace comrade
Karen Foley
20/12/2022 16:53
RIP, thank you for your service Condolences to your family & comrades
Paul Batt. 4th Battalion.0
20/12/2022 16:53
Rip soldier. You can stand down now.
Stephen o Malley
20/12/2022 16:53
Condolences to Sean finance family and friends Rest in peace comrade you are a true hero
Anthony Gonnelly (Gonzo)
20/12/2022 16:52
Duty done, rest now brother. You'll never be forgotten. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Donnacha Morey
20/12/2022 16:52
RIP and thank you for your service 🇮🇪
Shane O’ Sullivan
20/12/2022 16:52
Rest in peace Pte Seán Rooney. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with your family
Sinéad Mullins
20/12/2022 16:51
RIP 🙏
Pat O Neill x gunner cork.
20/12/2022 16:51
Condolences to all Sean’s family, relatives, friends and colleagues. Taken way too young. RIP.
Catherine Hynes
20/12/2022 16:50
RIP Thinking of his family and friends at this time x
Sean Nagle
20/12/2022 16:49
Rest Easy
Maximilian Belle
20/12/2022 16:49
Rest in Peace Seán, thank you for your service and all that you have done. You made your family proud.
Sheila Proudfoot
20/12/2022 16:47
RIP young man thank u for ur service may u get the biggest bed up in heaven
David Delahunty
20/12/2022 16:47
My sincere sympathies to all of Sean's family, friends and colleagues. There is no greater honour than serving your country. RIP Sean. David Delahunty Former FCA Corporal, 9th Battery 3rd Field Artillery Regiment Templemore Co. Tipperary
Rachael Tynan
20/12/2022 16:46
Condolences to your family, friends and colleagues. May you Rest In Peace Pte Rooney. Thank you for your service.
Michael O'Callghan.
20/12/2022 16:45
Hugs,prayers go to all who mourn the tragic death of PTE Sean Rooney,who died serving UNFIL and peace keeping . R.I.P Sean,hero and legend.
Kieran matthews
20/12/2022 16:45
R.I P
Simona OLeary
20/12/2022 16:44
Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pte. Sean Rooney , may he rest in peace
Karl Deegan (AC rtd)
20/12/2022 16:42
ido pero nunca olvidado
Mary Proudfoot
20/12/2022 16:40
Rip young man you are a hero
Sean and Anne Murphy
20/12/2022 16:40
My condolences to Pte Rooney's fiance and family. To his colleagues we mourn with you. R.I.P.
Adam Foley
20/12/2022 16:40
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dilís.
Brendan & Ute Daly
20/12/2022 16:39
Our most sincere condolences to Sean's family, friends, and to his comrades. Rest in peace
Helena Ryan
20/12/2022 16:39
Sincere sympathy to Private Rooneys fiancée and family May he rest in peace
Billy Coleman
20/12/2022 16:38
Sincerest condolences to Pte Rooney's family and all in the Defence forces.
Cathal O' Hagan Kilkishen
20/12/2022 16:37
Go raibh maith agat as seirbhíse a chara. Rest in peace.
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