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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. Cordell Baalham Miller
20/12/2022 13:55
A hero for Ireland, a protector of those in need. A man who gave the ultimate sacrifice to complete his duty. Through this moment of extrem sadness & sacrifice, Pte Seán Rooney has inspired all of us who are part of the defence forces to keep striving to make the world a better place. We can only imagine the sadness that you, his family & friends are experiencing but please know that Seán died a hero. He will always be remembered as a hero who brought good to the world. Your duty is complete, now rest in eternal paradise. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam.
Anthony Power
20/12/2022 13:54
Rest easy, Soldier, your watch is done. RIP.
Pa O Rahilly
20/12/2022 13:53
Go raibh maith agat as do sheirbhís a Sheáin. Suaimhneas síoraí duit. Mo chomhbhrón ó chroí leis an teaghlach agus cairde. 🇮🇪
Shane Lynam
20/12/2022 13:52
Rest in Peace 🇮🇪
Jason O’Brien
20/12/2022 13:52
Rip comrade. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Patrick John Flavin
20/12/2022 13:50
Rest in peace brother, you served your country well. OGLAIGH NA hEIREANN
Conor McDaid
20/12/2022 13:50
You made the ultimate sacrifice in service of peace. May your name be long remembered. RIP
Sgt Graham Lee 20 IRCON MALI / 2 Fld Eng Coy
20/12/2022 13:50
Sean, Rest in eternal peace comrade. Condolences to all your family, friends and everyone with the 121st Inf Bn UNIFIL.
Serving Sgt
20/12/2022 13:49
Rest easy Sean, your passing has touched the nation
Tara cosgrave
20/12/2022 13:48
Rest in peace Sean my condolences to your family &friends.
Ailish Walsh Mangan
20/12/2022 13:48
Pet Sean Rooney Condolences to Sean's Fiancé his Family and friends and all his comrades here and over seas May you rest in peace young soldier
Ryan Heerey
20/12/2022 13:48
My deepest condolences to your family and gratitude for your service. Rest easy now.
Joe & Tanya Weekes
20/12/2022 13:48
Thank you for your service. Deepest condolences to your family & Fiance. May you Rest in Peace.
Richard Gammell
20/12/2022 13:47
RIP young Sean Rooney, thank you for your service. Thinking of your friends, colleagues and your family at this awful difficult time.
Sinéad & Brian O Flynn, Cork
20/12/2022 13:46
Deepest condolences to Séan’s family, fiancé, friends & comrades. So very sad, our thoughts are with you all. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Rest in Peace Séan
Adam Guthrie
20/12/2022 13:46
To the Rooney family, I want to express my sincere condolences at the loss of your son. I myself am 24 years old and have for years had a huge interest and respect for the defence forces of this country. While no words can help with the pain you must be going through I hope that you can take some comfort in the knowledge that your son was a true patriot of this country and died trying to make a difference in a troubled part of the world. Sincerely, Adam Guthrie
Martin Sheehan ,Tipperary
20/12/2022 13:45
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pte. Rooney
Joe & Anne Quinn, parents of a soldier
20/12/2022 13:45
Our hearts are breaking for your fiancee, mother & family, and your colleagues at this terrible time, you made the ultimate sacrifice, a hero for Ireland, rest in peace Sean
Mark Darley
20/12/2022 13:45
R.I.P. Pax Christi +
Robert Sheehan
20/12/2022 13:45
RIP Seán. Deepest condolences to Seán’s family, fiancé and friends.
Mike and Carol Rigney
20/12/2022 13:43
Sincere condolences to Sean’s family, fiancée and extended family on his passing. May he RIP
Aisling Guidon
20/12/2022 13:43
Rest in peace, you’ve earned your rest. Thank you for everything you’ve done for your country.
Paul Duffy
20/12/2022 13:42
Rest in peace comrade, the defence forces & Irish people will never forget Sean Rooney 🇮🇪❤️
Eimear Rock and Dave Malone
20/12/2022 13:42
Rest In Peace Pte Sean Rooney, may your bravery forever be remembered.
Robert Archbold Mullingar
20/12/2022 13:42
As an ex UN peacekeeper and member of IUNVA may I offer my sincere condolances on the death of Sean to his mother , his partner and all his family, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this extremely dissicult time. may Sean's soul res n eternal peace. Rest east easy soldier duty done with honour
Laura O'Flynn
20/12/2022 13:39
My heart breaks for the tragic loss of your son, May God give you strength in this sad time and may Séan Rest in Eternal Peace in the arms of Angels
Kellie Rushbrooke
20/12/2022 13:39
Deepest condolences the the family and friends at this sad time. You have served your country. Pest in peace..
Sean O Farrell 851715 (ret).
20/12/2022 13:39
My deepest condolences to Pte Rooney’s family and friends.
Laura & Colin O’Neill
20/12/2022 13:39
Sending our sincere condolences to Séan’s fiancée, family and friends. Rest in peace.
Brian Cullen P.C.
20/12/2022 13:37
Condolences to Pte. Rooneys family relatives and friends at this terriable tragic time.
Collette Connolly
20/12/2022 13:37
My sincere condolences to Private Rooney’s family and colleagues on the tragic loss of a wonderful young Man. So heartbreaking to see such a beautiful young life cut short. My Son is a current serving member of the Defence Force’s, thank you for your service young Soldier. May God grant his family and colleagues the strength they need to bare their heartache. R.I.P. Sean. 🇨🇮❤️
William D'Arcy
20/12/2022 13:35
Condolences to your family and friends. Thank you for your service to our Country and flag. RIP
Damien Kennedy
20/12/2022 13:35
Rest in Peace. Thoughts and prayers with your family and friends
Kevin Cullen B. A.
20/12/2022 13:35
Deepest Sympathies to Pte. Sean Rooneys family relative and friends may he rest in peace.
Tilley ,Barrett family
20/12/2022 13:35
Deepest symptoms may your beautiful soul be at rest now.x
Seamus Corcoran
20/12/2022 13:35
Deepest sympathy to his fiancé and the Rooney family at this very sad time. My only hope is the love shown by the greater Defence Force family will bring you comfort after your sudden loss.
Carolinegrincell
20/12/2022 13:35
Sincere condolences to All the Rooney family at this very sad time . As a Country we are very proud of you .
Nuala McDaid & Family, Kerry
20/12/2022 13:35
Sincere condolences to the Rooney Family on the tragic and untimely death of Seán. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Jonny Davey
20/12/2022 13:34
RIP
Jeanette savage
20/12/2022 13:33
Rest in Peace young soldier.. condolences to your family , friends and fiancé at this very sad time. As a wife of a soldier/piecekeeper I know how proud your family and friends will be for sacrifice you have made. Soldier on in heaven and keep them all safe 🙏 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪
Jean Hogarty
20/12/2022 13:32
Deepest condolences to Seán's family, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace.
Yvonne Mullen
20/12/2022 13:31
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all 💔
Christopher Ormsby
20/12/2022 13:31
Rest in Peace Séan
Louise Nolan
20/12/2022 13:31
My deepest sympathy to Sean's family, fiancee & close friends. RIP.
james kinsella
20/12/2022 13:30
RIP brave soldier 🇮🇪
Annmarie Gray
20/12/2022 13:30
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sean Rooney on his tragic death. With his whole life ahead of him and his fiancée, their grief must be unimaginable. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Annmarie
Ev Doherty
20/12/2022 13:30
So saddened on Sean's untimely death. I know how proud Sean made his mum, Natasha and she juat doted on him, rightly sow. A massive loss to his family and partner. Rest in Peace x
Stephen Wilkey Campbell
20/12/2022 13:29
RIP 💚
Roisin Hartley
20/12/2022 13:29
Sending my condolences to his family and friends. such a sad time. may he rest in peace
Elizabeth Cogley and Mary Cogley
20/12/2022 13:28
R.I.P Private Rooney. Condolences to family and colleagues 🇨🇮🇨🇮
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