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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]
Nigel Britton…Ex Naval Service & 84th Bn.
19/12/2022 22:31
Rest in peace Pte Seán Rooney 🇮🇪 Thank you for your service. Condolences to your family and DF colleagues ☘️
Mick
19/12/2022 22:31
Sleep well young man, your duty is finished
Carly
19/12/2022 22:31
Condolences to his family, RIP x
Rachel Byrne
19/12/2022 22:31
Rip young man condolence to your family an friends at this very sad time ♥️♥️
Andrea edwards
19/12/2022 22:31
So sad rip Sean
Carol o leary
19/12/2022 22:31
Our prayers are with his family x
Majella Stuart-Jacob
19/12/2022 22:31
Sincere condolences to Sean's family friends and comrades ❤️ Rest in peace Sean 🌹
Ray shannon
19/12/2022 22:30
Thanks for your service its men like you that make us all proud to be irish..R.I.P sean
Kevin goodram
19/12/2022 22:30
So sorry for your lost may he rip
Eilish Byrne
19/12/2022 22:30
Deepest condolences to Sean's family, fiancé and friends
Amy OReilly
19/12/2022 22:30
Rest easy Seán! A true hero x
Denise Galvin
19/12/2022 22:30
Rest easy Sean 💔
Bridget doyle
19/12/2022 22:30
God Rest his gentle soul may he get the best bed he so deserves, a super hero , Thinking of all his family and friends at this sad time x
Mark Lawrence
19/12/2022 22:30
Thank you for your brave service to our country, may you rest in peace young man. 🇮🇪
862039 Sgt Niall O Connor No3 ops wing 301 Sqn
19/12/2022 22:30
Go Mairidís beo
Isobel Lynch
19/12/2022 22:30
A tragic loss, rest in peace
Marian and Thomas Cushen. Galway.
19/12/2022 22:30
Our deepest sympathies to you all at this very sad time. RIP
Grainne
19/12/2022 22:30
Fly high with the angels sean
John byrne
19/12/2022 22:30
My condolences to all of Sean's family, friends and comrades. My thoughts are with you all at this terrible time. Rest in peace Sean 😌
Linda Connaughton
19/12/2022 22:30
Our deepest condolences to all the friends and family of Pte Sean Rooney. May he Rest in peace.
Willie O Dwyer
19/12/2022 22:30
My sincere condolences to the Rooney family on the death of Sean. He paid the ultimate sacrifice and we will always remember him. Rest in Peace young man.
Cliona Corrigan
19/12/2022 22:30
May you Rest In Peace Seán. Sincere condolences to your mother, dad, sisters and brothers, Fiancee and all your family and friends
Sandra Power
19/12/2022 22:30
Deepest condolences to the Rooney Family & Sean’s fiancé. Everyone in Ireland is thinking of you at this hugely sad time. A very brave young man, May he rest in peace xx
Gillian
19/12/2022 22:29
Forever a hero, Forever young. Condolences to Sean's mam, fiance, sibling, grandparents, extended family, his friends and his Defence Forces family. The nation is morning the loss of Pte Seán Rooney, a true hero never to be forgotten. Rest easy solider
Jonathon McGill
19/12/2022 22:29
RIP Sean. Condolences to your family, friends and comrades.
Louise Deady
19/12/2022 22:29
Rest in Peace , young man . 🇮🇪Condolences to all your loved ones
Hugh Mc Ginley
19/12/2022 22:29
Rest in Peace young man. Praying for your family.
Anne O’Sullivan
19/12/2022 22:29
RIP Sean thank you for your service to your country condolences 💐 to all your family and Fiancée rest in peace comrade 🙏💐❤️
Majella Nunan
19/12/2022 22:29
Rest in Peace Sean. Your duty is done, you have earned your rest. Xxx
Gerry Sutton
19/12/2022 22:29
Rest well, brave soul.
A Cork Mother
19/12/2022 22:29
A fallen soldier Our hearts broke You are the child of the nation We all mourn your passing And send love to your loved ones Rest easy now Sean🙏💚
Dave Lanigan & family
19/12/2022 22:29
Sincerest condolences to your family, friends and comrades. Rest easy...
John & Imelda Cusack
19/12/2022 22:28
Deepest condolences to Pte Rooney’s family and colleagues
Norma O Mahony
19/12/2022 22:28
Gone to soon RIP
Joanne Grimes
19/12/2022 22:28
Rest in peace young private 💙💙 you died a hero 💗💗
Dell & Dan Millstreet Co Cork
19/12/2022 22:28
Our sincere condolences to the family of Private Sean Rooney . To his comrades both in the Lebanon 🇱🇧 and in Ireland 🇮🇪. Heros take many forms but anyone who served their country with pride and dedication is without a doubt a hero Rest in peace Private Sean your duty is done...and thank you for your service ..rest with the angles
Ryan Whelan
19/12/2022 22:28
RIP Comrade 🇮🇪
Dawn McManus
19/12/2022 22:28
RIP Seán. To all his family, friends and colleagues in the DF, I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you all.
Des Barry
19/12/2022 22:28
Rest in peace.
Sheila Mulligan
19/12/2022 22:28
Thank you for your service Sean. Rest in Peace.
Lorraine fretwell
19/12/2022 22:28
Rip sean thinking of all ur family as this devasting time may u give them to strenght yo get through these v hard days xx
Davina Ody
19/12/2022 22:27
Rest In Peace. Deepest sympathy and condolesences to his fiancee, family, friends and fellow comrades.
Scanlon s Offaly
19/12/2022 22:27
Thank you for service. Deepest sympathy to your family and colleagues at this tragic passing.
Olive Briody
19/12/2022 22:27
Deepest sympathy to Seáns family and friends May his Soul Rest in peace
Veronica McCulloch
19/12/2022 22:27
Thank you for your service . May you rest in peace.
Colm Walsh
19/12/2022 22:27
Rest in peace
Helen locke
19/12/2022 22:27
Rest in peace 💔
Eileen Corcoran cork city
19/12/2022 22:27
My deepest condolences to all the family and Sean's fiancé may her rest in peace a hero
Richard Gallagher
19/12/2022 22:27
So very sorry for your loss RIP
Rob Bravender
19/12/2022 22:27
Thank you for your service Seán, May you rest in peace.
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