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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]
Lt James Pierce and Caoilfhionn O’Riordan
20/12/2022 08:14
We want to offer our sincerest condolences to Pte Rooney’s family and his lovely fiancée. We are so sorry for your unimaginable loss. From Lt James Pierce, 1 Cav & Caoilfhionn O’Riordan
Maria quinlan
20/12/2022 08:14
So sad rip
Lyons Graham family, Dublin Clarehall
20/12/2022 08:14
Our deepest condolences to Pte. Seán's family. A brave soldier taken too soon but your service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Seán.
John Guilfoyle
20/12/2022 08:13
R.I.P. Pte Rooney
Ashling judge
20/12/2022 08:13
You where a hero my deepest condolences to the entire family my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Michael Loughman
20/12/2022 08:13
My deepest sympathies to family and friends, thank you for your service
Matthew Kennedy
20/12/2022 08:13
Sincerest condolences to Seán's fiancé and family. Rest in peace Seán❤️
Sgmn Martin Kehoe
20/12/2022 08:13
Rip Sean you served your country well rest easy young man
Sharon Campbell
20/12/2022 08:12
So sorry for your loss of your beautiful son. May he rest in peace.
Linda
20/12/2022 08:11
Rest in Peace Seán, thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this very difficult time.
Jim O'Brien
20/12/2022 08:11
“Your service to Ireland and to world peace will not be forgotten RIP“
Mary McCaffrey
20/12/2022 08:10
Pte Seán Rooney. RIP. Thank you for your service to our country and the people being protected by the UN. Condolences to your family, fianceé, friends and colleagues
Geraldine Jackman
20/12/2022 08:10
Thank you for your service.
Pat O'Doherty
20/12/2022 08:10
The light than shone so bright in this world will shine brighter in eternity. Rest in peace Séan. Condolences to all your family and friends and the wider members of the Defence Forces
Hanks Family
20/12/2022 08:10
Thank you for your service, may you rest easy eternally 🙏 Condolences & prayers are with your fiance & family.
Sandra
20/12/2022 08:09
Condolences to all Sean's family and friends. May you rest in peace. Thank you for serving your country proud.
julie Hartford
20/12/2022 08:09
Thank you for your service.May you rest in peace.
Thomas O Brien
20/12/2022 08:09
Rest easy soldier RIP
Liam bowe
20/12/2022 08:08
In behalf of myself and my family I send you sincere condolences. Such a brave young man has been lost too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sean's family. May he R.I.P
Eamon Lynch
20/12/2022 08:08
Rest in peace pte Rooney may the angels and saints shine down upon your family
Ugochi Enaiho
20/12/2022 08:08
May the lord give the family and friends the fortitude to bear this great loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace
Bernie Cleary
20/12/2022 08:08
Our deepest condolence 🙏
Olga Short
20/12/2022 08:07
RIP Sean and thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. Condolences and strength to your fiance, your mam and your extended family. Rest easy now young man. 💔🙏💔
Darren Fergus, Tuam, Co Galway
20/12/2022 08:07
Sincere sympathy to all Sean's family & loved ones, thoughts too with all his colleagues. RIP soldier, eternal rest to you. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
David Coffey
20/12/2022 08:06
May Sean rest in eternal peace.
Derek Lamb
20/12/2022 08:06
My deepest condolences to the Rooney family and friends. Sean may you rest in peace.
Ger & Ophelia Byrne
20/12/2022 08:05
Deepest sympathy with Pte Seán’s family and friends. Thank you for your service Sean. May you rest in peace.
Cecilia and Gerry Connor.
20/12/2022 08:05
So sad a young life gone . Our Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.💔
(Ex Sgt) Dave Parkes
20/12/2022 08:05
No loss is an acceptable loss. You made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of others. Be proud brother, you name , memory, and actions will be remembered by the world forever. Rest in eternal peace.
Jimmy O'Neill
20/12/2022 08:05
R.I.P. Young man. ☘
Christina fahy
20/12/2022 08:04
Rest easy Sean . Thank you for your service. Rest in peace 🕊️
Angela Shannon
20/12/2022 08:04
My deepest condolences to Sean RooneyRIP family . My Thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Derek Reilly
20/12/2022 08:03
Went for good taken by evil
Jack Hennessy
20/12/2022 08:03
In a world where the majority think only of themselves, there are still a few brave people, heroes. Thank you for being one of those, Seán. Blessed are the peacemakers. Rest in peace. Sincere condolences to your family, fiancée, comrades and friends.
Chubbs
20/12/2022 08:02
Beautiful wee soul gone far too soon. Look after your mam kiddo xxo
Breeda Culhane
20/12/2022 08:02
My heart goes out to your family and loved ones. So young to die. May you rest in peace 🙏
Sophie Edmonds
20/12/2022 08:02
My Condolences to family & friends. Rest in Peace Sean💚🤍🧡
Mary Whelehan
20/12/2022 08:02
Rest in Peace Private Sean Rooney.
Emmet Savage
20/12/2022 08:01
RIP
Anne Kerton
20/12/2022 08:01
Rest in peace young soldier, your duty is done here 🙏
Arthur Armstrong LTC (retd)
20/12/2022 08:01
Rest in peace soldier and thank you for your service.
Jessica wash
20/12/2022 08:00
R.I. P x
Horan Family, Drogheda Co Louth
20/12/2022 08:00
Deepest sympathy to your family your comrades, fiancee & friends,from a Defence Force home.Seán you paid the ultimate price serving your counrty rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Carolyn Hoey
20/12/2022 08:00
No words can convey the sadness we feel , deepest sympathy to Sean’s family and comrades.
Nicole Whelan
20/12/2022 07:59
RIP Sean.. forever in our hearts
Lisa Smith
20/12/2022 07:59
May you R.I.P brave soldier💙
Derek Kavanagh
20/12/2022 07:59
RIP
FQMS Mark Clynes 120 Inf Battalion
20/12/2022 07:59
RIP Comrade 🇮🇪🫡
Robert Boylan
20/12/2022 07:59
R.i.P
Regina Poland
20/12/2022 07:58
Sending my condolences to seans family and friends x may he rest I peace x
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