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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]
Dan Clabby
20/12/2022 03:12
A young life taken violently whilst serving the greater good
Amy Slater
20/12/2022 03:11
Rest in peace Seán Rooney, May your family have the strength to carry them through this horrible time.
Caroline Sherriff
20/12/2022 03:04
Rip Sean Thank you for your Service, condolences to your Family and friends 🙏🙏🙏
Sister of a Irish Soldier x
20/12/2022 03:04
RIP to a beautiful soul, gone way to early and under the most tragic circumstances. My sincere condolences to your family and Fiancée, the unimaginable thing to happen when we bid our loved ones off to work across seas xx
Pauline Bradley
20/12/2022 03:01
Rest in peace Sean you were far to young to die. My condolences to your family and your beautiful girlfriend, you had your whole life ahead of you .I'm so sorry xxxx
Imelda Murray
20/12/2022 02:56
Rest in peace condolences to all your family 🙏🙏🙏
Shirley Smyth
20/12/2022 02:53
Thinking of sėan parents. You should be so proud of your son.Am so sorry you have to say goodbye though in this sad sad situation 😢 xxx
John Rowan
20/12/2022 02:50
Rest in Peace Sean.
Shane Mulcahy
20/12/2022 02:49
On our behalf, you've paid the ultimate sacrifice Sean. Rest in peace.
Monica Stanton
20/12/2022 02:44
Blessings to your family for comfort in your memory. Blessings to you on your journey to heaven.
George McSheffrey
20/12/2022 02:43
Rest in Peace, Seán. Thank you for your service. ✝️ 🇮🇪 Semper Fi, George
Marcus
20/12/2022 02:42
‘Blessed be the Peacemakers …… for theirs is the kingdom of heaven ……’ RIP
Ruth Maher
20/12/2022 02:38
RIP young man
Dylan Halpin
20/12/2022 02:38
My condolences to the family of Seán Rooney may he Rest In Piece and thank you for you’re service to Ireland ❤️
Niall Smyth
20/12/2022 02:34
Not only were to brave enough to have worn the tri colour on your shoulders overseas, but unfortunately you made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy knowing that the people of Ireland are proud of all you had achieved at such a young age. The nation will indefinitely support your family and loved ones with what they are going through. Rest easy solider, you will always be remembered.
Barbara Lowry
20/12/2022 02:32
Rest peacefully young brave man 🙏🏼 💔 Look after your bereft family from the heavens above 😇
Gerard braniff
20/12/2022 02:30
A true son of Ireland, defending the minority for nothing but helping the minority because it’s right, RIP
Claire Keohane
20/12/2022 02:28
Rest in peace Sean
Alan conroy
20/12/2022 02:28
Sean I will think of you forever .you will.always be in.my thoughts .I left you to dublin the day you headed off. Rip soldier may u have eternal rest
Sandra Tim O Brien Co Cork
20/12/2022 02:26
Rest in peace Pte Sean Rooney your work is done thank you for your service peacekeeping 🇮🇪 you were called to your eternal reward too soon may your Dear Mam and all your family and your fiancee all your comrades in Lebanon and all at Olaigh na hEireann get strength to cope in next few days weeks months and years ahead and may your Dear comrade Pte Shane Kearney make a full recovery too 🙏🙏🇮🇪
James Dooley King
20/12/2022 02:23
My deepest condolences to you and your family. In addition to making the ultimate sacrifice in service of your country, you have made the ultimate sacrifice serving the united nations in the name of peace. May you now rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis.
P. J. Padden
20/12/2022 02:22
My heartfelt sympathy to the Rooney family and friends and Pte Seán Rooney’s colleagues on the sudden passing of Seán, A peacekeeper, May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace, and may our Lord make a special place in his heart for him. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sean O’Toole
20/12/2022 02:20
RIP Sean. You will not be forgotten
Martin Fennessy
20/12/2022 02:19
Óglaigh Na HÉireann Rest in Peace
Antoni Zajac
20/12/2022 02:18
Rest in Peace
Anne Linnie
20/12/2022 02:15
Rest in peace brave Soldier
Siobhan
20/12/2022 02:14
My sincerest condolences to Private Rooney's family and army comrades. Such a young life cut short when he had so many things to experience when he was just starting out. I'm so sorry for your loss at what is meant to be a happy time of year. Rest in Peace young man, you did your country proud.
Gary Rooney
20/12/2022 02:13
May his memory be a blessing
Emma heffernan
20/12/2022 02:11
Rest in peace ,brave young man. May god bless your loves ones in their grief. Thank you for your service
Rosaleen O Reilly
20/12/2022 02:09
Sincere condolences to the family, fiancé & friends on the terribly sad passing of Sean .May he rest in eternal peace. ❤️
Pamela Donoghue
20/12/2022 02:07
My sincere condolences to Sean's fiancee, family and friends. Sending you all strength at this sad time. Co. Kildare
Patrick F Gallagher
20/12/2022 02:07
Condolences to all your family and friends. Rest in Peace Seán.
Donna
20/12/2022 02:07
Rip young man sleep tight with angels x
Seamus Duffy MSc. O.C.H.A. UN-CMCoord Coordinator. United Kingdom / Ireland
20/12/2022 02:07
Rest in Peace. Your duty is done.
Linda Whelan
20/12/2022 02:04
Rest in Peace Pte Rooney. Sincere condolences to your Fiancé, family and friends x
Linda Mullen
20/12/2022 02:01
RIP Sean and condolences to your loved ones. 💔🙏
Conor Fahy
20/12/2022 02:01
Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí air.
Bryan
20/12/2022 02:00
There is a place we go when we pass from this side , and I hope that from where you are ,you can guide and protect those that continue to serve as you did. Condolences to your family and friends. You are remembered. From 826894 , honour ,loyalty and commitment.
Valerie Walsh
20/12/2022 01:59
RIP Sean thinking of all your family friends, fiance and military family 🙏
Patrick ODONNELL
20/12/2022 01:59
May Sean R.I.P prayers offered such grief for a family to bare
Annette & John Caffrey
20/12/2022 01:57
Condolences to all the family. God rest his gentle soul
Michelle & Carl Murphy
20/12/2022 01:54
Sincerest condolences to the Rooney family, may your beloved son rest in peace, God bless him🙏
Maria
20/12/2022 01:54
May your beautiful soul rest in peace. Forever in our hearts, a young soul gone too soon💔
Helene Wickham
20/12/2022 01:53
RIP 🙏 FOREVER YOUNG.
Michael McGrath
20/12/2022 01:50
Rest in Peace Sèan
Lavania Molloy
20/12/2022 01:48
R.I.P young man, thinking of your family at this difficult time xx
Private Ellis.S 7th Infantry D coy
20/12/2022 01:48
Rest easy my brother in arms. My Condolences to the family. We shall never forget.
Linda Lawlor
20/12/2022 01:48
Gone too soon. RIP
David & Rosie Hughes
20/12/2022 01:47
R.I.P Sean.
Angela McGeady Casey
20/12/2022 01:47
My Deepest Condolences to Seàn’s fiancée, the Rooney Family & friends! I’m so sorry for your loss. 👍🏻😞
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