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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]
Robert Laird
20/12/2022 08:46
As a Ex soldier it is sad to hear that a fellow brother has been killed doing his job god bless and rest in peace 🕊️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Sligo Family.
20/12/2022 08:45
Rest easy young soldier thank you for your service. Condolences to your family and fiance.
Mairead Corcoran
20/12/2022 08:45
Heartfelt condolences to Private Rooneys family & friends. RIP, a true hero.
The Grehan Family
20/12/2022 08:45
Deepest condolences to the Rooney family, friends and Oglaigh na hEireann for the lost of Sean.
Peter Hasson
20/12/2022 08:45
Thinking of all the family , RIP Sean
Liz Hennessy
20/12/2022 08:45
Rest in peace young man. God bless your Mum and Dad and all your family and friends.
Maggie McDonagh
20/12/2022 08:44
May you rest in peace ❣️
Gerard Rooney
20/12/2022 08:43
Sean you are a credit to the family. Your mum raised a great kid and even though you left us early, you made a huge impact. Granny Rooney is waiting for you with Open Arms. Even though your duty is done, your next assignment is to ensure your mum, Paul & family get through this. Until we meet again kid. Love, your cous
Siobhan O Sullivan
20/12/2022 08:43
Rest in peace Sean. May the Lord give your family strength to carry on
Brendan McCallion
20/12/2022 08:43
Welcome home Séan. Thank you for your service and bravery, and for being such a great example to young men and women all over Ireland . Rest in peace my man.
Amy judge
20/12/2022 08:43
RIP
Richard Daly
20/12/2022 08:43
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Seán. I wish his family the very best during this awful time. Thank you Seán for what you did to keep the peace in a troubled part of the World.
Anthony
20/12/2022 08:43
Rip to a true son of Ireland
Brian Higgins
20/12/2022 08:42
Rest in peace
Sinead conachy
20/12/2022 08:41
My heart just goes out u Natasha poor Sean it’s just so sad fly high so sleep tight 💔💚🤍🧡
John Kelleher
20/12/2022 08:41
Sleep Well RIP Sean.
13231 Gareth Williams & Family,
20/12/2022 08:41
Rest easy Comrade, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Dolores Dargan
20/12/2022 08:41
Rest with the angels a tragic loss to this earth.
Deirdre
20/12/2022 08:40
Rest in peace brave young man 💕💕🙏🙏
Seamus Mooney
20/12/2022 08:40
Rest in peace, your job is done
John Joe Kirwan
20/12/2022 08:40
Most sincere condolences to Sean’s fiancée, family,colleagues and friends. May he rest in the knowledge that he made a huge contribution to peace.
Eoin Scanlon
20/12/2022 08:40
A man who gave his life to protect peace throughout the world. Rest in piece
Kevin & Áine Griffin
20/12/2022 08:40
“Rest In Peace Pte. Rooney. Sincere condolences to all your family and friends.
Michael Kingston
20/12/2022 08:39
RIP Sean. No words.
Gillian Garland
20/12/2022 08:39
My heartfelt condolences to Sean's mother and family, rest in peace Sean 🇮🇪 xx
Damien Keating
20/12/2022 08:39
My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolances to the family of Pte Séan Rooney. Having worked alongside members of the Defence Forces for years { know his military family are feeling the loss just as much so you I say I am also sorry.
Shaon Rozario
20/12/2022 08:39
Keep a room for us together again up there brother ❤️ and I know you will greet me again with "wagwan" ❤️ Rest easy brother ❤️
Nicole and Stephen Ralph
20/12/2022 08:38
RIP Sean, you will never be forgotten. Sending your mummy, family and friends all the strenght at this difficult time xxx
Cherie and Wayne Brady
20/12/2022 08:38
Rest east private, thinking of all your family and friends. You deserve the very best bed in heaven x
Chris Keane c ocy 7 bn ccb rdf
20/12/2022 08:38
sorry for your loss rip
Elaine Nolan
20/12/2022 08:38
Sincere sympathy to Sean's family and fiancee. As the Mum of a lad of similar age I share the grief of your immeasurable loss. RIP young soldier, you will not be forgotten.
Eric O Leary (ex DF)
20/12/2022 08:38
"Sending our condolences to Sean Rooney & his family at this difficult & heartbreaking time. Rest in peace solider, your duty is done. 💚🤍🧡 "
Michael Boyle
20/12/2022 08:38
Thank you for your service and bravery to your country young man You will never be forgotten May you rest in peace Sean Rooney
Betty Lynch
20/12/2022 08:38
R.I.P. Sean. My condolences to your family Thank you for your service
David Byrne
20/12/2022 08:37
So sorry for your terrible loss.
Hazel Sweetnam Cork
20/12/2022 08:37
Sincere sympathy to the Rooney family on the death of Sean. A fine young man & an example to all Irish people. May he rest in peace.
Pat Donnelly
20/12/2022 08:37
Sincere condolences to Sean's family and colleagues, may he Rest in Peace.
Leeann Crumlish (Moville)
20/12/2022 08:36
Thank you for your service, watch over yr friends & family, God bless x
Jonathan mullane
20/12/2022 08:36
Taughts are with your family.
Sandra Perry
20/12/2022 08:36
Thinking of your family at the sad and sudden loss
Aileen Lyons, Limerick
20/12/2022 08:36
Huge condolences to the family. May Sean now rest in eternal peace
Tracy byrne
20/12/2022 08:35
Sweet dreams young man . Your a especilly angel
John Mullins
20/12/2022 08:35
R.I.P brave soldier
Kieran Butler, Department of Defence
20/12/2022 08:35
Deepest sympathy to Seán's, family, his fiancée and to all of his comrades and friends in the Defence Forces, following his tragic death. Private Rooney's loss will not only be felt that all those who loved him but also by those who worked and endeavoured alongside him, in the armed forces, noting the potential in him to achieve great things. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Loraine DOYLE
20/12/2022 08:35
Rest in peace and may you get the best bed in Heaven Thinking of your poor family at this sad time xxx
Vinny Devoy
20/12/2022 08:35
Rest in peace brother
Barry O Loughlin
20/12/2022 08:34
Rest in peace Seán.
Derek mc namara
20/12/2022 08:34
Condolences to all family in these very tragic circumstances R.I.P Pte Sean Rooney 💔
Tricia Boggan
20/12/2022 08:34
Rest in peace Sean, thinking of your family and friends x
Danielle and Gerry Martin
20/12/2022 08:33
Absolutely heartbreaking, a beautiful young life taken. Sincere sympathy to his family,friends and colleagues.
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