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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]
Marie Lockhart
19/12/2022 23:35
RIP Seàn
Paula Singleton
19/12/2022 23:34
So tragic to be taken so young .Sean may you rest in peace
Caroline Byrne
19/12/2022 23:34
My condolences to all of Sean's family, comrades and friends, my heart goes out to you all at this heartbreaking time, may he rest in peace. 💔
Tommy Kielthy
19/12/2022 23:34
Eternal rest and honour to your name Seán
Gillian Donohoe
19/12/2022 23:34
Devastating to lose a brave young soldier. My sympathies to your family and fiance.
Ann, Colm, Sinead, Lorcan & Cormac Dixon.
19/12/2022 23:34
Rest in Eternal peace Sean. Condolences to your family. Forever remembered 🇮🇪
Emma coleman
19/12/2022 23:34
Rip Sean
Janet and William Heasley
19/12/2022 23:33
Sincere condolences to all the family
Kevin lowther
19/12/2022 23:33
Seán may you rest in peace. You made the ultimate sacrifice for peace and you will be forever remembered. You have carried out your duty to a high standard of professionalism. Condolences to your mum, brothers sisters, fiancé, wider family and friends. 🇮🇪❤️
Kevin Dowling - Department of Defence
19/12/2022 23:33
Deepest sympathies to Seán’s fiancé, family, friends and colleagues in Óglaigh na hÉireann
Jerry O'Sullivan
19/12/2022 23:33
Rest in peace Sean. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your Country. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Joan Byrne
19/12/2022 23:33
R.I.P Sean Rooney, condolences to you family and fiance. May you Gentle soul now Rest in peace ❤❤❤ Joan Byrne
Nathan O Connor
19/12/2022 23:33
Rest in peace Pte Sean Rooney
Deborah Pearse
19/12/2022 23:33
Rest in peace beautiful, brave young man. Thank you for your service. Ireland will never forget you.
Paddy Curran
19/12/2022 23:33
Rip young soldier. You done your country proud. Sleep easy 👍❤️
Neil Rogers
19/12/2022 23:32
Rest in Peace Sean, may god bless you. Thoughts and prayers are with you family.
Leah Stafford
19/12/2022 23:32
May Seán rest in eternal peace in Heaven, sending love and prayers to his family and friends 💚
Ciara Turner
19/12/2022 23:32
Rest in Peace, Ptè Sèan. Condolences to all the family and friends at this sad time.
Geraldine Glynn
19/12/2022 23:31
Rest easy young man. May your family find peace. Xx
Bernard Nolan
19/12/2022 23:31
To Sean Rooney's family , sean gave his life for his country and for peace. From my heart please accept my condolence and my heart felt thank you R.I.P Sean Rooney.
Mark Murphy
19/12/2022 23:31
My God give you one of the best beds in heaven comrade. My condolences to all the Rooney family.
Alfredo rosemarie & the forte family
19/12/2022 23:30
Condolences to his family & friends at this sad time May he Rest In Peace Amen
Nicole
19/12/2022 23:30
Sorry for you loss
Paul Meegan
19/12/2022 23:30
Seán you served your country and united nations right up to the end. Your memory will never die. Sincere condolences to all of Sean's family and friends.your work is now done Seán and may you rest in peace. 🇨🇮
Trisha collier
19/12/2022 23:30
My deepest sympathy of your tragic loss of your beautiful son … may he rest in peace x
Noeleen curran
19/12/2022 23:30
So sorry for your loss. Sending my condolence to his family, may he rest in peace 🙏
David Mackey
19/12/2022 23:30
Rest in peace Comrade
Valerie & Colin Young
19/12/2022 23:29
Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. your Service and Sacrifice Sean will forever be remembered. 'Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis'
Eddie Stanton Ex Petty Officer Naval Service
19/12/2022 23:29
Sleep easy young man , your duty is done. Rip Sean and condolences to your family, friends and comrades at home and overseas
Aoife
19/12/2022 23:29
R.I.P young soldier ❤️
A Wicklow Mam
19/12/2022 23:29
There are no words. My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Séan. You are a hero young man, I hope you can rest peacefully whilst guiding your loved ones through this unimaginable grief they must be feeling.
Leonard Smullen ex aircorp
19/12/2022 23:29
No words can express the grief you must feel but be assured that every soldier both serving and ex is thinking of you in your darkest moment and wishing Thay could take away your pain God bless you and welcome him to the Arms of his brothers
Elaine and Kieran Boyle
19/12/2022 23:28
Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sean Rooney RIP
Orlagh Tyndall
19/12/2022 23:28
Gone to soon fly high with the angels thinking of your family
Marguerite Dunne
19/12/2022 23:28
RIP young man Condolences to the family and friends thinking of you all at this very sad time.
James Bredlin
19/12/2022 23:28
Sincerest Sympathy to his family and fiancée- May the light of Heaven shine on his soul 🙏
Eoin O Connor
19/12/2022 23:28
To the family relatives and Fiancé of Pte Sean Rooney we in cork are so very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person a true hero of peace he will never be forgotten he did his country proud all of Ireland stands with him and with ye all Pte Sean Rooney Thankyou for your service your work is done Rest in eternal peace you will be with us all always R.I.P 🇮🇪
Joe Farrell
19/12/2022 23:28
Rest in Peace. 🙏🙏
Rosemary O'Sullivan
19/12/2022 23:28
Deepest sympathy,from the wife of a deceased Army Officer,Ordnance Corps.
Patrick Kinney
19/12/2022 23:27
Rest easy young man
Deirdre Maguire
19/12/2022 23:27
Deepest condolences to the family, fiancée and colleagues on the tragic passing of Sean. Taken too soon. You should be so proud of this young man and I hope the timeless happy memories you have of him help you to get through this very difficult time. May he continue to shine bright.
Joseph Mallon
19/12/2022 23:27
Rest in peace comrade
Stephanie McDonnell
19/12/2022 23:27
RIP Pte Sean, heaven has truly gained an angle
Sean
19/12/2022 23:27
A chara, míle buíochas as do sheirbhís. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Garry millar
19/12/2022 23:26
RIP🇮🇪
Amy Mc Evoy Roscommon
19/12/2022 23:26
Deepest condolences to the entire family and friends of solider Seán Rooney.
Vivien
19/12/2022 23:26
May he rest in peace, amen. Thank you for your service x
Justin Mc Donald (ex DF)
19/12/2022 23:26
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing,” Deepest sympathies to all his family, comrades and friends!
Fearghal Fitzgibbon
19/12/2022 23:26
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Helen & Ger Barrett
19/12/2022 23:26
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Sean .. too young and too soon to leave his loved ones Our thoughts are with his family and comrades Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
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