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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]
Garry Barcoe
20/12/2022 11:47
Go raibh maith agat as do Sheirbhís
Richard Nagle
20/12/2022 11:46
May he Rest In Peace
Thomas Craig
20/12/2022 11:46
R.I.P. Private Rooney. Thank you for your service.
Katherine
20/12/2022 11:45
Sending my deepest condolences on the loss of a young man in service to the state and to the world. Cut down in his prime, I’m devastated for his fiancé and family at the loss of the full life he would have led. Ar a dheis Dé go raibh a Anam. RIP
Miriam
20/12/2022 11:44
RIP Sean fly high with the angels ❤💔❤🙏🌷
Denis Dodd
20/12/2022 11:44
Deepest sympathy, such an awul tragedy. RIP
Former Sgt & Leb Vet
20/12/2022 11:43
RIP Sean, your time is proudly done. Off you go now, to re-org with your fellow fallen. God Bless.
Mike Spillane
20/12/2022 11:43
Sincere condolences to all Seán's family, friends and colleagues. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Graham Bolger
20/12/2022 11:42
Brave man, your job is done now look after your family from above RIP Seán
Kevin Thompson
20/12/2022 11:40
Deepest condolences to Pte Sean Rooney’s family, friends, colleagues & comrades. May he rest in peace. Will never be forgotten. 🇮🇪 ❤️
Ailis & Willie Browne
20/12/2022 11:39
Sincere sympathy to Sean’s family and his fiancé. Very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Sean.
klaudia
20/12/2022 11:39
Dear Natasha & family, May you find comfort at this most difficult time in the outpouring of love surrounding you and your family. Thinking of you always x Lots of love xxx
Rachel Coleman
20/12/2022 11:38
R.I.P 💙 taken far too young fighting in the name of our country. My you Rest In Peace knowing you died a hero💙💙
Colleen Cunniffe-Cox
20/12/2022 11:38
My sincerest sympathies to Seán's mother, partner, uncles, extended family, friends and colleagues. My heart is broken for you all 💔 My husband is currently serving in Lebanon and was in the same coy as Seán, he spoke of him with the highest regard. May your beautiful Seán Rest in Peace 🙏🇮🇪❤
Lt Col MArk Armstrong
20/12/2022 11:38
Sending heartfelt condolences to Pte Rooney's family and friends at this saddest of times from the Director and all the personnel of the Defence Forces School of Music.
Bernard Byrne
20/12/2022 11:37
Thank you for your bravery, young man. My thoughts are with your family and friends, this Christmas. RIP.
Debbie Kavanagh and John O'Hanlon
20/12/2022 11:37
Our deepest sympathies to all the family. May Sean Rest in Peace
Joe D'alton
20/12/2022 11:35
My deepest sympathies to Sean's mother family friends and colleagues. May he rest in eternal peace 🙏 ⚘️ 🇮🇪
Steve Glasgow
20/12/2022 11:35
RIP Seán. Thoughts and prayers are with Seáns family, friends and all the Irish UNIFIL soldiers still operating in South Lebanon.
Caroline Orr
20/12/2022 11:34
Our hearts and prayers are with you all x
Brig Gen Massimiliano STECCA ITA ARMY
20/12/2022 11:34
On behalf of the soldiers of the ‘Pozzuolo del Friuli’ Brigade, I offer our most sincere sympathies to the family and loved ones of Pte Seán Rooney & also our condolences to our peacekeeping comrades in Óglaigh na hÉireann. Sentite condoglianze.
Tanya oakes
20/12/2022 11:33
You done your country proud rip Sean
Mark Cashen
20/12/2022 11:33
Thank you for your service, deeply thinking of your family and friends, may you rest in peace
Louise morrissey
20/12/2022 11:33
My deepest condolences to pte seán Rooney family & friends.
Tilly Raftery
20/12/2022 11:32
From a mother and a soldiers wife I have cried for Sean. May he rest in peace.
Joe D'alton
20/12/2022 11:32
My deepest sympathies to Sean's mother extended family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace 🙏 ⚘️ 🇮🇪
Edmond Fogarty
20/12/2022 11:32
Rest in Peace young soldier. Sincerest sympathy to your mother, extended family and comrades in the 27th & 121st Inf Battalions
Joanne McCarthy, Capt.
20/12/2022 11:32
Rest in Peace Pte Seán Rooney. My sincere condolences to your family, friends and comrades for your loss. No words will ease your pain but you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Hannah Kelleher
20/12/2022 11:31
Slan Abhaile ...may you rest in peace..and your memory comfort your loved ones.
Mandy Kenny-Maher
20/12/2022 11:31
Rest in Peace Soldier
Paul Darcy
20/12/2022 11:30
Rip Sean condolences to your family and friends
Ethan flynn
20/12/2022 11:30
Deepest sympathies to private Rooney and his family. True hero who earned his rest well.
Ex SGT and UN vet
20/12/2022 11:30
RIP Soldier
Edel Caulfield
20/12/2022 11:30
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Jason McGinn
20/12/2022 11:28
Rest in Peace brave Sean. You are a credit to your Nation. 🇮🇪
Donal Hopkins
20/12/2022 11:28
Thank you R,I,p
Carole Doherty
20/12/2022 11:27
Offering my deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow comrades of this brave young soldier whose life was taken so tragically. RIP, your country is mourning with your family 🇮🇪
Tommy Nevin
20/12/2022 11:27
Rest in peace comrade 🙏
Lisa Doyle
20/12/2022 11:27
RIP Sean. Condolences to your Fiancée, your Mam, all family and all who knew you.
Pearse Fahy
20/12/2022 11:27
RIP Sean Rooney. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones
Ian martin
20/12/2022 11:26
From all the DF members in KTC Mali our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, RIP
Pauline fox
20/12/2022 11:25
Condolences to the entire family RIP Sean
JJ Coy
20/12/2022 11:24
R.I.P. Soldier.
Peter Bowles
20/12/2022 11:23
Ar dheis de go raibh a anam..
David Leahy
20/12/2022 11:23
Thank you so much for your service. Rest in Peace.
Alan Walsh
20/12/2022 11:23
Rest in Peace Seán.
Anne Bourke / Joe mc Manus
20/12/2022 11:22
My condolences to all Sean's family & Girl friend ,thinking o ye at this very sad time ,RIP Sean
Tony Angelosante
20/12/2022 11:22
Thank you for your service brother! May you rest in peace.
Martina O'Donoghue
20/12/2022 11:21
Deepest condolences to all your loved ones. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Noel Mooney
20/12/2022 11:21
Rest In Peace Comrade your duty done
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