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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]
Orla Christian and family
20/12/2022 12:33
My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Private Rooney Rest in Eternal Peace Pt. Sean Rooney
Gary Elbert
20/12/2022 12:33
RIP young warrior.
Gillian Austin
20/12/2022 12:32
My very deepest sympathies to Sean's family and friends on the untimely passing of this courageous young Irish man. He died far too soon and gave his life in the service of his country. There are no words to express the grief felt by his family and the wider community at this time. We all feel it. Please know that he is in our thoughts and prayers. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
Jean Mahon
20/12/2022 12:32
May he rest in peace
Paul holmes
20/12/2022 12:31
As a dad & grandfather of sons & grandsons it's with a very heart that I would like to extend my family's condolences , your son of Eire gave his last call of duty, I am sure your are extremely proud and will never be forgotten 🇮🇪Dear Sean sleep well my your comrades give you the best military honours you deserve 🇺🇳🇮🇪
Colin McNamara
20/12/2022 12:31
Rest in Peace.
Lorraine Burke-Dardis
20/12/2022 12:31
Thoughts with Pte Séan Rooneys,family, friends and work family may he rest in peace 🙏
Aisling Bolger
20/12/2022 12:30
Sleep well young man, your duty is done, my heart breaks for your Mum,Holly, your friends and comrades RIP Sean 💔
Joanne & Jordan Rogers
20/12/2022 12:30
May you rest in peace Sean , the country is with you and your family at this horrific time. Dia dhaoibh
Christopher Sweenet
20/12/2022 12:30
Rest in peace Sean, condolences to his friends and family💙
Paul Malone
20/12/2022 12:30
Rest easy pal see you when it's my time for an auld game of Chess pal
Cpl Vinny Lee 2BTC (Dublin)
20/12/2022 12:30
R.I.P sean… condolences to Sean’s family during this difficult time… the DF is proud of you
Siobhán Mulvey
20/12/2022 12:30
Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Pte Seán Rooney, Rest in Peace young man 🇮🇪
Finn family, Ballycanew, Gorey
20/12/2022 12:29
Sincere condolences to Sean's family, friends, fiancee and comrades, may you rest in peace
Robert Seward Capt. (Retd.)
20/12/2022 12:29
My sincere condolences to the family of a very brave soldier.
Keith McNulty
20/12/2022 12:28
Rest in peace, Sean. Thinking of his family and friends during this time
Kevin Mannering
20/12/2022 12:28
May you rest in peace comrade
Daniel Condon
20/12/2022 12:27
Deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues in the Defence Forces. May he rest in peace.
Tim O Sullivan
20/12/2022 12:27
Sorry to hear of Sean's tragic death while on peace keeping duties. Sympathy to all his family, friends and army colleagues You are in my thoughts at this sad time.
Daniel leahy
20/12/2022 12:26
Rest in peace seán
Kevin Coyne
20/12/2022 12:26
As a former soldier, may I extend my sympathies to Séan's family and friends at this most difficult times.
Karen and David Mugan
20/12/2022 12:26
Natasha, Paul, Robyn and your family I send my love and prayers to you at this devastating time. Rest in peace Sean.
Triona Kearns
20/12/2022 12:25
There are just no words so sending love. Thinking of all you x
Paddy Gavin ,Ex I Cn Cois
20/12/2022 12:24
Sincere Condolences to the Rooney families on the sudden tragedy of Sean . May his gentle soul rest in Peace
Denis and Angela McLoughlin
20/12/2022 12:24
RIP Sean, condolence to all the family, Relatives and friends, in the service of Peace.
Petrina Comerford
20/12/2022 12:24
Thinking of your family and friends at this sad time. Thank you for your service, May you rest in peace. RIP
Breeda Murphy
20/12/2022 12:23
Your name, Sean Rooney will always be recalled with reverence within the homeland of Ireland you served bravely; among both communities of Newtowncunningham in Donegal & Marshes Lower in Dundalk. Further afield, you are recalled with the utmost esteem across the International stage of the UN and Lebanon as a beacon of hope and a protector of peace. You number among an honorable roll; our lost soldiers, proudly wearing the Irish uniform Our thoughts are with your immediate family and your fiance Holly; with your comrades who never left your side both in the Lebanon and at home; with those who mourn but cannot attend in person; with every Irish solider regardless of age, status or where located; united in grief of their fallen brother. To the comrades and administrative personnel of the Defence Forces, particularly the 27th Infantry Battalion in Dundalk and the 119 Infantry Battalion UNIFIL. we see you; we stand in solidarity and hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Fly high Sean; find that soft place to land in Heaven and look after your Holly, mum and family; and nearest and dearest from above. Rest peacefully brave soldier.
The Hanney family
20/12/2022 12:22
Sincere condolences to Sean's Family, friends and comrades. Rest in peace Pte Rooney.
Patrick talt
20/12/2022 12:21
Sean may you rest in peace in the arms of the Angle's
Airman Jamie O’Reilly
20/12/2022 12:19
Rest in Peace Séan 🇮🇪
Gary Newman
20/12/2022 12:19
Rip
Sheila mcnally
20/12/2022 12:19
Sleep well young man. Your duty is done R I P 💔💔
Martin Higgins
20/12/2022 12:19
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Thomasina Hogan
20/12/2022 12:18
You have touched the heart of everyone. My heart breaks for your family. May you rest in peace.
Jennifer Egan
20/12/2022 12:18
Suaimhneas síoraí
Comdt Joe Gleeson
20/12/2022 12:16
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family, all Seans relatives, friends and Seans fiancée at this dreadful time.
Tina Rooney
20/12/2022 12:16
Very sad, thinking of your family at this time, R.I.P sean😭😭❤️❤️
Louise McCabe
20/12/2022 12:16
So sorry for your loss. RIP Sean
Mark RAFFERTY
20/12/2022 12:15
RIP
James SCANLON
20/12/2022 12:14
Rest in Peace young man RIP
Pte Jason Keating
20/12/2022 12:14
Rest in peace Sean
Sean McGuire
20/12/2022 12:13
Condolences to Sean’s family god only takes the good and he was a great person to spend part of my school years with and I’ll cherish them memories forever R.I.P
Sister of an Irish Soldier
20/12/2022 12:13
Rest in Peace Sean. Thinking of your family, friends and fiancée. I don’t know you or your relatives but it’s every soldiers family worst nightmare. Rest in the comfort that he died doing what he loved. Sean answered Ireland call and wore the flag with bravery, dignity and pride. We respect and honor the sacrifice he made keeping peace in Lebanon, thank you. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 🇮🇪
Claire Knight
20/12/2022 12:12
My sincere condolences to all Sean’s family and friends RIP
James Walsh
20/12/2022 12:12
My deepest condolences to all the family on the sad loss of Sean may he rest in peace
Tricia Martin
20/12/2022 12:12
Deepest sympathy to the family & friends of Pte Seán Rooney, rest in peace now young man, your country is proud of you.
Jim Sweeney and family
20/12/2022 12:11
Please accept our deepest condolences, I’m a serving member of Def Forces
Claire Leahy
20/12/2022 12:10
Thank you for serving your country rest in peace Sean
Cora Quirke
20/12/2022 12:09
RIP young man , we are all so proud of you, may you watch over your loved ones .
David Kiely
20/12/2022 12:09
RIP
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