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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]
Maura Hynes
19/12/2022 23:16
So sorry Hugs to all your family RIP Sean
Amanda 'Galway'
19/12/2022 23:16
Condolences to all the family. May he rest in eternal peace solider.
Gerry O'Leary
19/12/2022 23:16
May you be at peace, young Sean, you've served your family, your country and your world with dignity and bravery.
Martin Brett Lt Cdr (Ret’d)
19/12/2022 23:16
Sleep soundly brother, your tour is complete, your duty done. Let your comrades carry the burden, let your memory last long in honour and pride. The seas around you lay calm, no storms can cause you harm. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Noreen Fleming, Tuam, Co. Galway
19/12/2022 23:16
Even though I don't know you Sean my heart breaks for you, your partner, and your family. Heaven is waiting for you as you go to your resting place in peace. God be with you.
Shauna Lynch
19/12/2022 23:16
Heartfelt condolences to all of Sean’s loved ones at this incredible difficult time. May he rest in peace
Daniel Morgan
19/12/2022 23:15
RIP Seán. Condolences to your family and friends.
Anne usher
19/12/2022 23:15
Rip so so sad a young life lost but won't be forgotten
Giovanni Lieghio
19/12/2022 23:15
Rest In Peace my thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Michelle O’Sullivan
19/12/2022 23:15
Rest In Peace Seán. You are a hero to all of us here in Ireland. Thank you for your service.
Fred Ward
19/12/2022 23:15
RIP young man, absolutely shocking what happened, condolences to your Family, fiancé and also to your Army colleagues 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Annmarie O Sullivan, Cork
19/12/2022 23:15
Condolences to the Rooney family, Sean's friends and fiancée. Watch over your family. May you rest in peace.🕯🙏
Jennifer
19/12/2022 23:15
Rest in peace Sean
Sharon Carroll
19/12/2022 23:14
Very very sad too young RIP young man God Bless you and condolences To loved ones 🙏
Retired CS Eddie Crawford 28th Inf Bn
19/12/2022 23:14
Another brave young soldier gone too soon 😢 Rest well Sean 💔🙏💔😥 Sincere condolences to his family at this sad time 🙏🙏🙏
Megan Clerkin
19/12/2022 23:14
Rest easy young man 🇮🇪 Credit to our country!
Eric Brennan
19/12/2022 23:14
Rest well Comrade. My deepest condolances to your family and loved ones. .
Roisin Rusk
19/12/2022 23:14
God grant him eternal peace for serving his country. For keeping peace. Keep his brothers and sisters in arms safe on the remainder of this mission, provide comfort to his family and fiancé here at home. Rest easy Private Rooney. Your a hero to us all.
Coyle Family
19/12/2022 23:14
Rest in Peace Sean. God guide your Mum and family through this difficult time. They haven't left my thoughts.
Ronan Sull
19/12/2022 23:14
Rest in peace Seán
Owen O' Neill
19/12/2022 23:14
Very sorry for your loss, my condolences and sympathies to your family. May you rest in peace Soldier.
Lauren
19/12/2022 23:14
May you rest in peace young man. Thank you x
Dermot Brannigan
19/12/2022 23:14
Thank You For Your Service R.I.P. Seán
Alison B
19/12/2022 23:14
Our sincere condolences to the family, Fiancé, and friends of Pte Rooney. May he rest in eternal peace ❤️
Evelyn mc enroe
19/12/2022 23:14
Condolence to all of Sean's family and his fiancee. R.I.P Sean.your country is proud of you
Andrew Gaule
19/12/2022 23:13
RIP Rooney
O'Gorman Family
19/12/2022 23:13
Our sincere condolences to Sean's family, his fiancé and his colleagues. May he Rest in Peace 🙏
Adrian & Julie O Donoghue. Dundalk
19/12/2022 23:13
Our deepest sympathy to Seans family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this devastating time. It’s Heartbreaking. Rest In Peace Private Sean Rooney
Sonia
19/12/2022 23:13
Rip young man.May you rest in Peace . Condolences to your family and loved ones.X
Marie
19/12/2022 23:13
May you rest gently, may your family find peace. RIP Sean.
Linda myles
19/12/2022 23:13
RIP BEAUTIFUL SOUL
NICKY CROSSAN
19/12/2022 23:13
Rest in peace young man a brave solider thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this hardest time off there life's
Jacqui Arundel
19/12/2022 23:12
Thank you for your service may you rest easy. Thoughts and prayers will all left behind. RiP
Tom Mitchell
19/12/2022 23:12
Rest in Peace
Rory Dullard
19/12/2022 23:12
So sorry for your loss
Declan Murray
19/12/2022 23:12
May his soul rest in peace and may some peace and comfort be brought to his family in this very tough time.
Emma Black
19/12/2022 23:12
Taken too soon 💔 Condolences to all his family n friends x
AJ O Leary
19/12/2022 23:12
Thoughts and prayers with the Rooney family.
Patricia coynihan
19/12/2022 23:12
Deepest sympathy to Sean's family, friends and Comrades at this very sad time
Jim Hunt
19/12/2022 23:11
My deepest condolences to Sean's family and Fiancée. May Seán rest in peace.
Miriam Saunders
19/12/2022 23:11
Rest in Peace.
Jackie O loughlin
19/12/2022 23:11
Sincere condolences to all the family and friends of Sean. It must have been a real honor to know someone like him so brave and courageous. RIP Sean 🙏
Karen, Adrienne & Liz McGlinchey, Letterkenny.
19/12/2022 23:10
Seán, you have made the ultimate sacrifice as a soldier. We didn’t know you, but our hearts are broken at your loss. The sorrow felt by your family, fiancé, friends and colleagues in the Defence forces is unimaginable. May your gentle soul rest peacefully.
An Irish mother
19/12/2022 23:10
R.I.P Brave Soldier 🇮🇪
Joanne Galvin
19/12/2022 23:10
Sincere condolences to Sean's family. Such a tragic loss. May he rest in peace.
David Dully
19/12/2022 23:10
RIP
Vinnie Campbell
19/12/2022 23:10
Deepest condolences to the Family, RIP Sean.
Mary McCarthy
19/12/2022 23:10
My condolences to his family and friends . My husband served and was in the Lebanon . RIP
Marion Power
19/12/2022 23:10
With deepest sympathy, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. Marion Power, Garda
A/Sea Robert Mills
19/12/2022 23:10
Rest in Peace
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