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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]
Katrina Brolly
19/12/2022 22:48
May your soul fly high with the angels to heavens gates where St Peter will allow you to enter for the good Lord to greet you x
EAMON BRENNAN
19/12/2022 22:47
R.I P
Marian Clarke
19/12/2022 22:47
Have no words such a young man thinking of his family
Brendan Cruise
19/12/2022 22:47
Rest in Peace Seán, thank you for your service. You and your family have given so much for international peace in Ireland’s name, your memory will live long and will be honoured.
Sinead Beirne.
19/12/2022 22:47
Sincere sympathy to all your loved ones left behind. Your legacy ...Your bravery without boundaries. Fly high Sean.
Eric Finnegan
19/12/2022 22:47
My deepest sympathies on your loss. May he rest in peace.
Brenda Horrigan
19/12/2022 22:47
My heartfelt condolences to the Rooney Family, Fiance friends and colleagues may your beautiful soul rest in peace
Edward Reddin
19/12/2022 22:47
So sad to hear about the loss of Sean. Much sympathy to Sean’s family in the hope that his sacrifice will not be in vain . He is a great loss to his family and to Ireland .
Lorraine Wynne
19/12/2022 22:47
Sincere & heartfelt condolences to Sean’s loved ones and comrades, bless you all, may he rest in peace
Sinead O Halloran
19/12/2022 22:47
Condolences to Pte Sean family May he gentle soul rest in peace.
Pat Brennan EX NAVY
19/12/2022 22:47
Rest in Peace.......Soldier.
Mark
19/12/2022 22:47
Rip young lad, gone way too young.
Jo Gayer
19/12/2022 22:47
My sincere sympathy on the untimely death of Seán Rooney RIP
Claire
19/12/2022 22:47
Rest in peace PTE Sean Rooney. Courageous young man you fought for our country. A true superhero!! May you be blessed with the best bed in heaven. Deepest sympathy to your parents fiance and family.
Jenine Whyte
19/12/2022 22:47
RIP young man. My heartfelt condolences to your family and those who loved and knew you ❤️
Fiona rya
19/12/2022 22:47
I can’t imagine what u are going through having a son myself in the army . Sean sounded like he had his whole future planned out at such a young age. Words can’t express how you must feel only the sorry I feel when I see the news for all of you Deepest sympathy Fiona Ryan
Stuart james Williams
19/12/2022 22:46
Rest in peace young Soldier 🫡 you have served and you have done us proud ❤️ A better man than me has been lost 😞
Susan maher
19/12/2022 22:46
Condolences to all Sean’s family and friends. R I P
Sharon O'Connell Rock
19/12/2022 22:46
My heart felt condolences to the Rooney family and girlfriend. I cant even try to imagine the pain of this type of grief. May god send you all the strenght to get through this. May he get the best bed in Heaven. Rest in Peace Pte Sean Rooney x
Karen Nolan
19/12/2022 22:46
Thinking of your family.
Laura
19/12/2022 22:46
I'm so very sorry for your loss. May Sean rest in peace.
Valerie Falvey
19/12/2022 22:45
May Sèan 's gentle Soul rest in peace
Charlotte mcgrath
19/12/2022 22:45
Deepest sympathy to family and friends 🙏 💔 rest in peace 🙏
Latacha Lawless
19/12/2022 22:45
Thank you for your service.Rest in peace brave hero.
George & Breeda McDonagh
19/12/2022 22:45
May Sean’s gentle soul rest in peace
Brian Boyle
19/12/2022 22:45
RIP young man
Joe Domo ex 2Cav
19/12/2022 22:44
RIP comrade!
Lorraine Keatinge
19/12/2022 22:44
Rest in peace Sean ❤️
Paddy Dullard 3rd Infantry Bn Kilkenny
19/12/2022 22:44
My deepest sympathies, our thoughts and prayers, Rest in Peace.
Karen Ganley
19/12/2022 22:44
So sorry for this fine young man's family, as a mother of 23 and 24 year boys, I can only imagine the heartbreak 💔 Forever young and a hero.
Brian Bird
19/12/2022 22:44
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Pte Rooney and grateful for his service in the best ideals and traditions of our State.
Marian Whyte
19/12/2022 22:44
Sincere condolences to all Sean's family and his fiancee Such a terrible tragedy RIp
Josephine O'Neill
19/12/2022 22:44
May you rest in peace
Sean Farndon
19/12/2022 22:44
Sorry for your loss
Bernie Hammond
19/12/2022 22:43
God bless you give your wee family the strength to get through this terrible time prayers said brave young man 🙏
Alice Dunne
19/12/2022 22:43
RIP Seàn ,condolences to your family and all your friends and loved ones
Kenneth Dowdall
19/12/2022 22:43
Rest easy brother.
John F Murphy
19/12/2022 22:43
With a heavy heart I wish to offer my sincere condolences to Seán’s family, friends and colleagues. Rest easy now soldier, you have done your duty.
Marie mc loughlin murphy
19/12/2022 22:43
So so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son Sean may he rest in peace thinking of all the family 🙏💙💙
Noelle Ponsonby
19/12/2022 22:43
Such a tragedy god rest his young soul and give him the best bed in heaven . Thoughts are with his girlfriend and family
Michael Scanlon
19/12/2022 22:43
Thank you for your service to your country and in Peace keeping. I hope your at peace now. My condolences to your family commrades and friends. RIP
Susan and Shane O'Brien
19/12/2022 22:43
RIP Sean, such a lovely young lad gone too soon condolences to all the family
Noeleen
19/12/2022 22:43
May he rest in peace. God grant his family, fiancée, and friends strength.
Caroline Barry
19/12/2022 22:42
What a brave and courageous young man Sean was. May he r.i.p. My deepest sympathies to his partner, family and friends and of course his colleagues in the Army. May God be with you all🙏
Doyle family Portarlington
19/12/2022 22:42
Rest In Peace young man your duty is done condolences to your family and friends.
David McCourt ( Commandant Ret'd)
19/12/2022 22:42
Rest easy comrade you work is done. RIP Seán.
Judith Wills
19/12/2022 22:42
Taken far too soon, thank you for your service. Thinking of your family and fiancée, they should be really proud and you will always be with them xx
John O’Ryan
19/12/2022 22:42
May god bless your family in their grief. Thank you for your service.
Seamus O'Donnacha
19/12/2022 22:42
Rest in peace, Soldier
Ronnie Farrell
19/12/2022 22:42
Séan your passing has touched the heart of a nation. Condolences to your family, partner, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace ☘️
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