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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]
Emma Courtney
22/12/2022 10:59
Rest in Peace Séan, a true hero.
Pte David Walsh
22/12/2022 10:57
Rest in peace comrade, your duty is done My deepest condolences to your family and freinds and fellow soldiers.
Roche Family. Co. Louth
22/12/2022 10:56
Heartfelt condolences to Private Seán Rooney's family friends, fiancée and comrades. Rest easy young man your work on this earth is done. 💔
Niall O'Shaughnessy
22/12/2022 10:56
Rest in Peace Sean, you are a credit to your country. Condolences to the Rooney family. Suaimhneas Síoraí Air
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22/12/2022 10:56
The whole military community is heartbroken of your loss. As the wife of a soldier who just arrived home 3 weeks ago from Lebanon your death has hit home very very stark and I am very aware that my husband could have been in the exact same position. Your death has shook every household in our small nation and know that our thoughts are with you all. Sending prayers and strength to your fiancé,family and comrades during this tragic time.
Andrew Daniel
22/12/2022 10:56
Rest in peace Sean. You are a hero of this nation and we will all remember you and your sacrifice. We will never forget you. RIP
Vinny McGrath
22/12/2022 10:54
My sincere condolences to the Rooney family. May Sean rest in peace
Emma Moran
22/12/2022 10:51
Rest in Peace Seán. Sympathies to your loved ones.
Paul McManus
22/12/2022 10:50
Thank you for your service Pte Rooney, rest in peace young man.
Capt Darragh Kennedy
22/12/2022 10:50
My sincerest condolences to Sean's family, fiancée, friends and comrades. May he RIP.
Anna
22/12/2022 10:49
A West Cork Mum. I have no words… 💔
Sinead Smyth
22/12/2022 10:48
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family, Sean's friends and colleagues. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Joanna Healy
22/12/2022 10:45
Rest in Peace Seán. Thank you for your courageous service. Condolences to all of Sean’s family, friends and serving colleagues.
Michael C. Murphy Lt Col. (Retd).
22/12/2022 10:44
Sincere condolences to Private Seán Rooney's mum Natasha, fiancée Holly, grandad Eugene, his three uncles John, Eugene and John. Sending our prayers at this sad time. Rest in Peace Sean.
Marie Redmond
22/12/2022 10:42
My heart goes out for all His Family and Friends
Willie Braine
22/12/2022 10:40
Seán, your duty is done. Thoughts with your family and friends at this difficult time. R.I.P
Jessica Turner
22/12/2022 10:30
My deepest and sincerest condolences to you all at this terribly tragic time. May Seán’s memory stay with you and guide you through this time of mourning. A National Hero x
Nunes Family Tallaght Dublin Dublin
22/12/2022 10:29
We send our deepest condolences to Private Rooneys Family, Fiance and Army colleagues. Rest in Peace.
Gareth Tyrrell
22/12/2022 10:26
Rest easy young Soldier.
Lapis family
22/12/2022 10:26
Heartfelt condolences to Seàns family, fiancée, friends, & all in the defence forces on the sad and big loss of Seàn. Rip
Shane Quigley
22/12/2022 10:25
Rest in peace Pte Seán Rooney, you did your country proud. We all are grateful for your life’s service .
Capt Fiachra Lambe
22/12/2022 10:21
Condolences to all family, friends, colleagues and comrades affected by the death of Pte Seán Rooney.
Romain Ardiet
22/12/2022 10:20
My sincere condolences to Seáns and his family. Repose en Paix
Patrick Kearns
22/12/2022 10:18
The most sincere condolences to Sean's family, friends and fellow soldiers. Rest in Peace.
Owen Nolan
22/12/2022 10:17
My deepest sympathy to Pte Rooneys family and colleagues in the Defence Forces. RIP
Celine Daly Tipperary
22/12/2022 10:17
Condolences to the Rooney family and all his armed comrades both here and overseas. may he rest in peace 🙏 🕊
Steven O Brien
22/12/2022 10:15
Seán, your duty is done. You have earned your rest. Thoughts with your family and friends at this difficult time. R.I.P
Michael Hickey
22/12/2022 10:15
Sincere sympathies to Sean's family, friends and comrades. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Con Buckley
22/12/2022 10:15
My sympathy to the family of this brave and courageous young man. RIP
Christy Fox and Elizabeth Fox Emmet Fox Myshall Co. Carlow
22/12/2022 10:15
Ar dheis Dè do raibh a anam. Thank you for your service
N.Macus Marco
22/12/2022 10:15
Our deepest condolences to Sean's Mam & Dad, family, friends and comrades. We of the 2FARA Salute you. May You Rest in Peace
Owen nicholls
22/12/2022 10:14
Rest easy sean 🕊🇮🇪
Maria Mckenna
22/12/2022 10:13
I was absolutely devastated to hear of the shocking news of the loss of your beautiful boy.. He was a lovely young soldier only starting his life.. serving time as a peace keeper .. absolutely heartbreaking for you all.. and his lovely fiancé… you will be in my prayers 🙏I know your lives have been turned upside down and life will never be the same x Another heartbroken mammy..xx
Marcus Dowling 861946
22/12/2022 10:08
Thank you & Rest in Peace.
Michelle Minihane
22/12/2022 10:07
Deepest condolences to Sean's family, fiance &friends. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.May his gent soul rest in peace
Shane Gavin
22/12/2022 10:06
Rest in peace
Eileen O Neill
22/12/2022 10:03
Deepest condolences to Sean’s family, fiancé, friends & fellow soldiers… May his soul Rest in Peace. You are in our thoughts & prayers
Caitilin Carty
22/12/2022 10:03
Rest in Peace Pte Sean Rooney. My deepest condolences to Sean’s family, his fiancée Holly, his friends and comrades.
Tadg Browne, ex Garda Siochana
22/12/2022 10:03
My deepest sympathies to the extended Rooney Family on this tragic event. I wish to extend my sympathies to all his colleagues in the Defence Forces and especially those serving with him in the Lebanon. I served with two colleagues who were murdered in the service of the State and I know how all his colleagues are feeling. May Sean rest in pece
John Dungan
22/12/2022 10:01
Sincere condolences to Seáns family, friends and comrades. Rest in peace Seán
Annette Walsh
22/12/2022 10:00
I would to extend my hearfelt sympathy to the Rooney family and his fiancée on the death of their beloved Seán. I feel terribly sad that the life of such a brave young man has been taken so soon and so violently and I can only imagine the grief his family and comrades are experiencing. R.I,P. Seán. X X
BURKE Family, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
22/12/2022 09:58
May Pte. Sean rest in peace. Deepest condolences to his family friends and comrades at this time.
Conor O'Dwyer
22/12/2022 09:57
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Mark & Febie Fitzpatrick
22/12/2022 09:56
RIP Sean, sincere condolences to your family, fiance and frends. We will light a candle and offer up prayers for you, be at peace ❤️
Shirley Kavanagh
22/12/2022 09:55
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family, wider family, friends and Defence Forces. Thank you Private Rooney for your service and your sacrifice in preserving peace.
Seán Conlon
22/12/2022 09:53
My condolences to the family of Pte. Seán Rooney and to his serving and veteran comrades.
Noreen and Michael Long
22/12/2022 09:50
Condolences to private Sean’s family and friends and all his military family. RIP Sean, you’re duty done 💚🤍🧡
Christopher V S Doyle
22/12/2022 09:43
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Danielle Doyle
22/12/2022 09:43
Sincere condolences to Seán’s family, fiancée and friends. Rest in peace Seán.
Patricia kavanagh
22/12/2022 09:40
May you rest in peace brave soldier
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