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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]
Darren Creaven
20/12/2022 00:08
RIP, Thank you for service! My thoughts and prayers are with you,your family and our 🇮🇪 Defence Forces Serving Home and Abroad.
Colin Byrne
20/12/2022 00:07
Rip Sean you did your nation proud.
Noel Shannon
20/12/2022 00:07
Rest in peace Lad My Condolences to all your family, friends and colleagues.
Marie Mitchell
20/12/2022 00:07
Rip
Charles Campbell
20/12/2022 00:07
RIP soldier
Chris Molloy
20/12/2022 00:06
Condolences on the loss of one so young and brave. Rest in peace.
Virginia Dowd
20/12/2022 00:05
May our dear Lord bless you and keep you in his arms for all eternity and May He shelter your family and loved ones in His peace until you meet again.
Pierce Bowen
20/12/2022 00:05
You have done yourself proud and your family too. This country owes you a debt of gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice that you have paid. May you rest easy now, your duty is over
Anthony Hyland
20/12/2022 00:05
My heart goes to the family and friends pte Sean Rooney he dedicated his life to protect us here in Ireland and a peace mission abroad RIP
John Foley
20/12/2022 00:05
I never knew who you were Seán until this tragic incident happened but thank you for your peace keeping service representing our country out in another part of the world making a difference to other peoples lives by helping them feel safe. RIP
Jillian O'Sullivan
20/12/2022 00:05
I am beyond words to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of Séan! So heartbreaking? You are all in my prayers! RIP Séan!
Breda Cambridge
20/12/2022 00:05
So sorry for your loss.may he rest in peace ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Dunne family
20/12/2022 00:05
Our youngest just completed a weeks work experience in the Army Equitation school. Loved it. So keen to join up. We are excited for him. So this heartbreaking news really hits home. Our hearts are broken for all Pte Rooney’s loved ones. We honour his ultimate sacrifice and he will be remembered forever in this home
Niamh
20/12/2022 00:05
May you rest in peace, thank you for your bravery and service.
Brigid Brady
20/12/2022 00:04
A young life taken to soon, thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and comrades, may they find the strength to get through. May you rest in peace Sean xx
Anita Parke
20/12/2022 00:04
Rest in Peace Private Rooney, thank you for your service. Sending your family and friends all the love possible.
Michelle Martin
20/12/2022 00:04
So sad. Sorry for your loss and thank you for your service ❤️
Ruth Fox
20/12/2022 00:04
My condolences to all who knew this young soldier Sean Rooney. May he rest in peace.
Lorraine O'Keeffe
20/12/2022 00:04
Heartfelt condolences to the Rooney family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this devastating time 💔
Kathy hutchinson
20/12/2022 00:04
Rest in peace sean thinking of your family at this heartbreaking time fly high 🦋🕊
Tracey McConnell
20/12/2022 00:04
Sincere sympathy to Sean’s family, friends and comrades on his sad passing. May he rest in peace.
Eugene
20/12/2022 00:04
Farrell
É kelly
20/12/2022 00:02
Rest in peace Seán. Deepest sympathies to your family 🌹
Edel O Brien
20/12/2022 00:01
My condolences to Pte Rooneys family, fiancee, friends and colleagues in the Defence Forces. May he rest in peace and his peacekeeping contribution never be forgotten.
Des Byrne
20/12/2022 00:01
RIP
Elizabeth Murphy
20/12/2022 00:01
May Sean rest in peace condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Michael Lowe
20/12/2022 00:01
May you now find Peace God rest you. A brave warrior of Peace.
Tiarnan Moss
20/12/2022 00:01
My condolences to Sean’s Family, Friends and his Brothers in arms, a brave young warrior who gave his all to fight for and protect those who could help themselves May he be at peace
Sandra lydon
20/12/2022 00:01
Thinking of his parents his family and girlfriend so sad rip sean
Georgina & John Murphy
20/12/2022 00:01
Rest in Peace Sean Rooney, gone too soon
A mother
20/12/2022 00:01
Rest in Peace young soldier😔🇮🇪
Dane Dennehy
20/12/2022 00:00
RIP. Thank You for Your sacrifice and service.
Lorraine Noone
20/12/2022 00:00
Deepest sympathies to Sean's family and friends on their great loss. Thank you Sean for your service....fly high now with the angels
Therese Oakes
20/12/2022 00:00
Rip 🙏
Sharon Dunne DF family
19/12/2022 23:59
To our fallen soldier Sean you have done your duty To honor you is ours thank you for your service RIP Sean my taught are with your family ,friends, and comrades at this very sad time 🇮🇪 🇮🇪
Wayne corbett
19/12/2022 23:59
May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family and friends.
Máire, Cork
19/12/2022 23:59
Such a tragic loss. Seán will not be forgotten. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis.
Yvonne Duffy
19/12/2022 23:58
Rest In peace, gone too soon 💔
Breda odwyer
19/12/2022 23:58
So sorry for your loss may he rip
Sonja Croke
19/12/2022 23:58
Rest in peace , taken too soon in the line of duty . You have done your country proud . Condolences to all your family, loved ones and fellow members of the Irish Army
Gearóid O Ceocháin
19/12/2022 23:58
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Private Seán Rooney. Words cannot comprehend the shock, Sorrow and much more feelings the people of Ireland are going through after hearing about Seán. May you rest in peace. 🇮🇪
Mark Mulvey
19/12/2022 23:58
May you rest in peace young man. You did your country proud
Aisling C
19/12/2022 23:58
Rest in peace, Sean. You gave your life for peace, and you will never be forgotten
Tony Donegan
19/12/2022 23:57
Rest in Peace
Gavin Douglas
19/12/2022 23:57
Gone to young ,serving your country, God bless Hero
Gavin o Connor
19/12/2022 23:57
Rest In Peace and thank you for your service 🙏🙏🙏
sandy murphy
19/12/2022 23:57
may you rip brave young man. and help your family get through this difficult time 🙏🙏🙏
Christy Mahon Coy Sgt 5th Infantry Battalion (Rtd)
19/12/2022 23:57
Condolences to Sean family and friends, also to his Army family who have lost a brave son. May you have a lasting peace.May God Bless you Sean
Tpr J Blake
19/12/2022 23:56
Sincere sympathy to the Rooney family & your loving girlfriend ❤️ It aas a pleasure to serve with you 🇮🇪 May you rest in enteral piece seán ☘️
Thomas Keenan
19/12/2022 23:55
R.I.P. Soldier. Condolences to Family and Friends.
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