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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]
Nikita Radford
19/12/2022 22:42
R.I.P sincere condolences to your fiance, family, friends and your work family. May you get the best bed in heaven.
P
19/12/2022 22:42
Thank you for your service and bravery. May you Rest in Peace and watch over your family xXx
James mullen
19/12/2022 22:42
Rest easy sean it was a pleasure to serve with you
Imelda
19/12/2022 22:42
Sincere condolences to his mam, his fiancee and all his family and friends
Joe Domican Beattie
19/12/2022 22:42
RIP soldier
Sandra mark o shea
19/12/2022 22:41
Rip
Vanessa Cullen
19/12/2022 22:41
My deepest sympathies to séan's loving family may his soul rest peacefully
Blaine Donovan
19/12/2022 22:41
You've served your country proudly and I hope that gives your family some comfort. Rest easy fella
Sean O’TOOLE
19/12/2022 22:41
Rest in Paradise young soldier, thank you for your service.
Geraldine Guiry
19/12/2022 22:41
Rest in Eternal Peace young man. Deepest condolences to your fiancé, parents, family, friends and colleagues.
Brian Harte
19/12/2022 22:41
Service to one's country that ends so tragically is the highest form of patriotism. Sean was a true patriot. Condolences to family and colleagues.
Will McDermott
19/12/2022 22:41
Brave right until the very end. RIP young man. Your guard has ended and those that know and love you will keep your memory alive forever. Rest well
Margaret Manley
19/12/2022 22:41
Sincere condolances to Seans family, friends and colleagues in the defence forces. May he rest in peace
Paula Carter
19/12/2022 22:41
Sincerest sympathies to Pte Rooney's family, friends & colleagues on his tragic passing. May he rest in peace.
Mark Cunningham
19/12/2022 22:41
RIP 🇮🇪
Mary O Dwyer
19/12/2022 22:41
Rip brave soldier. Condolences to his family
Samantha Mathews
19/12/2022 22:41
Rip Seán. Thinking of all your family and friends and this very difficult time.
EC
19/12/2022 22:40
RIP Pte Rooney
Doreen Byrne
19/12/2022 22:40
Rest in peace
Lilian Calnan
19/12/2022 22:40
My Heartfelt Sincere and Deepest Condolences to Pte Sean Rooneys Parents, Fiance and Family. Thank you for your service, may you RIP.
Edel Hanrahan
19/12/2022 22:40
Your country is forever in your debt, my heartfelt sympathy to your family Sean!
Mary and david toner
19/12/2022 22:40
Rip sean
Derek Malone
19/12/2022 22:40
Rest in peace
Shane Coughlan
19/12/2022 22:40
To all the family and friends of young Sean Rooney, I am devastated for your loss. The young man served his country proud and will never be forgotten. Sgt Shane Coughlan. 3rd Inf Bn Kilkenny
Elizabeth Doyle
19/12/2022 22:40
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and heartache. RIP Sean
Kieran morris
19/12/2022 22:39
Devestated to hear the news about you sean especially for your family and fiancée it was a pleasure to work alongside you and to call you a friend , rest in peace pal.
Anna forsyth
19/12/2022 22:39
Deepest sympathy to all the family of this very courageous young man Sean … R.I.P
Jake Williams
19/12/2022 22:39
R.I.P warrior Until the reorg 🇮🇪
Rob Anthony
19/12/2022 22:39
Rest in peace soldier. Your duty done. So sad.
Jessica O Brien
19/12/2022 22:39
Rest In Peace young man. Thank you for your service
Linda
19/12/2022 22:39
Thank you so much for your bravery. Your life is a gift. But they will celebrate your life share golden moments. Rest in peace sean.
Barry o brien
19/12/2022 22:39
Taken to young rip Sean
Zach Brady
19/12/2022 22:39
Rest is Peace, Seán. Thank you for your service. My most sincere condolences to Seán’s family during this time, God be with you all.
Deirdre McCormack
19/12/2022 22:39
So very sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your son, brother, nephew and partner. May he rest in peace.
Ciarán MacConchoille
19/12/2022 22:39
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Kayleigh Devaney
19/12/2022 22:38
Rest in peace
Emma Doyle
19/12/2022 22:38
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔 Thank you for your service to our Country. You are a Hero . God Bless everyone who loved and cared for you 🙏🏻
Noelle Broderick
19/12/2022 22:38
Sean thank you for all your have done for your country and for others. You will not be forgotten. May your gentle soul rest in peace and I pray for your family may they find the strength to get through this difficult time.
John OCarroll
19/12/2022 22:38
My deepest condolences to Pte Rooney's family, friends and Defense Force colleagues. May he rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Graham Connolly,
19/12/2022 22:38
Rest in peace soldier condolences to your friends and family.
Catherine & Declan Carroll
19/12/2022 22:38
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers at this time.
Grace Herlihy
19/12/2022 22:37
Rest easy sean thinking of your family and friends at this time fly high soldier ur country will forever be proud of you x
Helen O Dwyer
19/12/2022 22:37
Sincere condolences to Sean's family fiancee and his fellow comrades may Sean rest in peace
Patrick Maguire
19/12/2022 22:36
R.I.P young man
Edel Harkin
19/12/2022 22:36
I can't even put into words the sadness felt by the country. I only knew your mummy through Robyn's cheer leading, and I can say for sure from knowing the love she shared to others about you brought a smile to my face. You mirrored so much of her, caring and selfless. Please watch over your family. May you rest in peace 🙏 xxx broken for your family 💔
Calum Hankin
19/12/2022 22:36
RIP
Sean and Jenny Behan
19/12/2022 22:36
You have given the ultimate sacrifice for peace and your country. RIP
Ciara Steele
19/12/2022 22:36
Many and sincere condolences to all family members of private Rooney may he REST is peace and may peace come to you
Adao Martins
19/12/2022 22:36
Rest in peace hero 🙏 may god give your family comfort on this hard time.
Shaun Thorpe
19/12/2022 22:36
Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine. May his memory always be as a blessing.
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