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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]
Ann Howard, DFPPB
20/12/2022 09:43
Thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and Defence Forces comrades of Pte. Rooney at this sad time.
John Murphy ( Lt Col retired )
20/12/2022 09:43
Ar dheist Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Colette Farrelly
20/12/2022 09:42
May Pte Sean Rooney Rest in Peace. Thank you for serving in UNIFIL - I honour your bravery, strength and love for our country RIP
Antoinette Burke
20/12/2022 09:41
Deepest condolences to the family of Private Sean Rooney. No words can ease the sorrow you are all feeling right now. May he rest in peace.
Nathan smyth
20/12/2022 09:40
Rip Seán 🇮🇪
Captain Dominic Cunningham Retd.
20/12/2022 09:40
We are grateful for what you have achieved in your military career Sean You and your sacrifice as the ultimate peacekeeper will never be forgotten. My condolences to your family and your fiancé. God speed.
Toni Guidon
20/12/2022 09:39
Heartfelt condolences to you all on this unimaginable loss of your boy. Bravery of the highest kind. Rest in peace soldier. Go raibh maith agat.
Capt. M. Prendergast (Retd)
20/12/2022 09:39
RIP Private Rooney. Your duty is done. You served so well and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of peace. We salute you. Sincere condolences to your family and friends.
John McCabe
20/12/2022 09:38
God bless you and give your family,friends and colleagues strength at this difficult time. Thank you for your service to Country. God speed.
Gerry Kavanagh
20/12/2022 09:38
With deepest sympathy
Karen, Niall and Adam Geraghty
20/12/2022 09:38
Rest in Peace, Thank You for your Service. May u get the best bed in Heaven. 🙏
Bernie mckeown
20/12/2022 09:37
R I p Sean so young xxx
Natal Kelly
20/12/2022 09:37
May you rest in peace
Ann Corrigan, ISDP Branch, Department of Defence
20/12/2022 09:37
Heartfelt condolences to the Rooney family, friends and colleagues on the tragic passing of Pte Seán Rooney. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very said time.
Annette & Matty Mccormack
20/12/2022 09:37
Condolences to all his family and friends thinking of you all at this sad time 🙏🏻
Carmel Guiney
20/12/2022 09:36
Sincere sympathy to all the family on your great loss. May Sean rest in peace.
Kayleigh Mulkerrin
20/12/2022 09:36
My condolences to all of Sean's family, May he rest in peace
Kevin Carr
20/12/2022 09:36
Rest in peace.
Debbie Caffrey
20/12/2022 09:36
R.I.P Pte Rooney, our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Aileen Fell and family
20/12/2022 09:36
The best bed in heaven for you Seán. Sincere condolences to all your loving family and friends
Sligo mother ❤️
20/12/2022 09:36
So sad my heart aches for his poor family.. rest in peace young lad ..
Thomas McDonough
20/12/2022 09:35
As a man one year younger than Seán, from Dundalk and with the desire to also join the defence forces I offer my sincere condolences to everybody involved
Whittaker Family, Co. Galway
20/12/2022 09:35
Condolences to Pte Séan Rooney's family on the tragically needless loss of Sèan. Hopefully, you can take some comfort from the fact that he was doing what he loved, like his father and uncles before him, serving his country in the cause of peace. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis. Colonel Johnny Whittaker, ÓÉ
Bernie Dineen, Tralee
20/12/2022 09:35
My heart is heavy at the news of Srans passing. My thoughts & prayers are with his family, fiance, extended family, friends & members of the Defence Forces for their loss. May God comfort you all & give you strength to cope. Gone but never forgotten. & his memory will live on. May God grant you all peace at this sad time. May Sean rest in peace.
Hayley Roe
20/12/2022 09:35
Rest in peace Pte Rooney. You served your country proud 🇮🇪
Susan McCarthy
20/12/2022 09:35
My sincere condolences to all that Family and Friends for Private Sean Rooney, May he rest in peace
Rowe family Kilkenny
20/12/2022 09:35
Sincere condolences to the family, fiancee and friends of pte. Sean Rooney. May he rest in peace.
Cllr Carly Bailey
20/12/2022 09:34
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your son is the pride of Ireland, only away to promote and sustain peace in another land. Selfless and honourable. I can only hope that in time this provides some measure of comfort to you all. You are in all of our thoughts.
Marion Grace and family
20/12/2022 09:33
My sincere 💛 condolences to this brave boys family xx 💔💔
Craig Cooper
20/12/2022 09:33
Sincere condolences to Sean’s Family, Fiancé & Friends. RIP
Ken McDonagh
20/12/2022 09:32
Rest in peace Seán, and thank you for your service. Go mairidís beo.
Mgt Wynne
20/12/2022 09:32
Rest easy Sean condolences to all your family and friends
Pauline Mc Bride
20/12/2022 09:32
RIP and prayers to your Mother and family to help them through this difficult time, mat you rest in the arms of Jesus
Bronagh
20/12/2022 09:32
sorry for your loss
Cunnane Family, Kiltoom, Co Roscommon
20/12/2022 09:31
We are heartbroken for Sean’s mum and fiancée and also his family, friends and colleagues. May you find the strength to accept your tragic loss. A fine young man taken far too soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Sean rest in peace. 💔
Jarlath Loftus
20/12/2022 09:31
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family and friends, may Pte Séan Rest in Peace.
Gary Smith
20/12/2022 09:30
RIP 🇮🇪
Catherine Purcell
20/12/2022 09:30
Sincere condolences to the friends and family of Sean, May he rest in peace
The O Regan Stout family Cork
20/12/2022 09:30
Condolences to Seán’s family and beautiful fiancé at this tragic time , may his gentle soul rest in peace , taken far too soon 🙏🏻 ❤️ keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers 🥲
Charlene Bailey
20/12/2022 09:30
"To live in the hearts of Those we love is not to die" RIP Sean 🇮🇪
Michelle Ryan
20/12/2022 09:29
May you Rest In Peace
Sandra Burke
20/12/2022 09:29
Condolencesto the family, friends and the Irish Army. Sean a true soldier, a hero may you now RIP XXX
Michael Molloy
20/12/2022 09:29
RIP Sean, condolences to all your family and friends and comrades at this very sad time.
Anne Marie Byrne
20/12/2022 09:29
Rest peace young man. The thoughts and prayers of the country are with your loved ones
Feidhlim walsh
20/12/2022 09:28
Im sincerely sorry for your loss
Senator Lisa Chambers
20/12/2022 09:28
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Private Séan Rooney’s family, his mum and dad, his fiancé, his comrades and the wider defence family. A life lost in the service of his country and the United Nations. Thank you for your service. May he rest in peace.
N Woulfe Clarke
20/12/2022 09:28
You proved yourself to be a very exceptional soldier and person. Thank you for your service. May God give strength to your family and loved ones.
Anthony Coyne (Ex-4th FAR)
20/12/2022 09:28
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sean at this sad and difficult time. My thoughts are with his colleagues in the Irish army. Rest in Peace comrade
Avril waters
20/12/2022 09:28
Mah you rest in peace young man thank you for your service xxx
Laragh Mai Carrigan
20/12/2022 09:27
Condolences to the Rooney family
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