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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]
Rosario lynch
19/12/2022 22:19
My deepest condolences to get the family and fiancee of pte Sean Rooney,may god give you the strength and courage to help you through this tragedy. My prayers and thoughts are with you all Rest in peace Sean.
F/Sgt Brian O'Keeffe
19/12/2022 22:19
Go in peace Sean, you did your duty, your brothers in arms mourn your untimely death. Rest in Peace.
Amanda Rowan
19/12/2022 22:19
R.I.P Sean. Condolences to your family, fiancee and friends. ❤️
Gerry & Susan saunders Ex PO Irish Naval Service
19/12/2022 22:18
Condolences to Sean’s family and fiancé At this very sad time You served your country well All who knew you should be very proud of you and your service to your country
Avril Byrne
19/12/2022 22:18
Thinking of you all. Thank you for your service. Legends fly high.
The Caulfield family
19/12/2022 22:18
Condolences to all his family and friends 🙏 Rip
David Mulcahy
19/12/2022 22:18
RIP PTE Sean Rooney from former GNR Mulcahy
Susan Byrne
19/12/2022 22:18
R.I.P. pvt Rooney, may you get the best bed in heaven 🌹
David Nordon
19/12/2022 22:18
Be at peace
Deirdre magrane
19/12/2022 22:18
My condolences to the family and friends of private Sean Rooney and his fellow brave soldiers and peace keepers in oglaigh na hEireann Rest in peace brave soldier
Sinèad Carr
19/12/2022 22:18
Sincere condolences to all family and friends. Thank you for your service Sèan may you rest in peace
Tuite Family
19/12/2022 22:18
Condolences to family and friends of Private Rooney. Thoughts and prayers with you all during this extremely difficult time. Thank you Private Rooney for your service, RIP x
Liz Bermingham
19/12/2022 22:18
My sincere condolences to Seáns family and friends, especially his mam and fiancée. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. You did your country proud Seán. May you now rest in peace.
S Mulvihill.
19/12/2022 22:18
Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this brave man. May Seán Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ann Simmonson
19/12/2022 22:18
R.I.P. Sean. Sincere condolences to his family fiance n friends.
Caroline
19/12/2022 22:18
Rest in Peace. You worked to preserve peace and thank you for all you did.
O. Brien Family co cork
19/12/2022 22:18
With deepest sympathy to all the family and comrades May Sean Rest in Peace
Darren bell
19/12/2022 22:18
Thanking you for your service may you rest easy now ,
P.O. Paul Brennan Ret.
19/12/2022 22:18
Rest in peace soldier. God bless.
Seán Wade
19/12/2022 22:17
Rip Pte Rooney your duty is done🇮🇪🇮🇪💔 Condolences to your family, Friends, Comrades🇮🇪
Tracey and family from Dublin
19/12/2022 22:17
Sean u are a hero n always will be .thinking of all your family at this very sad time .taken so young ..may your family ,fiance and friends take comfort that you were taken doing something that you were so passionate about ..rip sean
Marcus Cleary
19/12/2022 22:17
Such a sad loss of life a nation in sorrow Rest in peace young man
Sean Ward 4FLD Engineers Coy Retired “
19/12/2022 22:17
Condolences to the family of Pte Sean Rooney and to his Fiancé on the passing of Sean You have served your country well as I did 37 years ago rest in peace Comrade your duty is done 👨‍🎤👨‍🎤
Eoin Larkin
19/12/2022 22:17
Rest in peace Sean. Your duty is done soldier.
Peter Heslin
19/12/2022 22:17
RIP
Anne O'Sullivan
19/12/2022 22:17
In my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service
Paddy Stallard
19/12/2022 22:17
So Sad a young life taken in his Prime Rest in Peace Sean.
Carol Kennedy
19/12/2022 22:17
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Barry Murphy
19/12/2022 22:17
So sorry for your loss.
Ann & Daniel Dunne
19/12/2022 22:17
Deepest sympathy to Pte Seán Rooneys, partner, parents & family on your tragic loss. R.I.P Seán.
Raymond McMahon
19/12/2022 22:17
Deepest Sympathy to Sean's family at this very sad time may Sean rest in peace 🙏
Amanda Collins
19/12/2022 22:17
Rip Sean thank you for all you do e for our country. Thinking of all Sean's family and friends xx
Patrick Woulfe.
19/12/2022 22:17
So sorry for the loss of this brave mans life may he rest in peace .
Padraig Nolan
19/12/2022 22:17
Stand down Pte- you've served with dignity. Sincere condolences to your family, comrades and friends. Rest well Sean.
Grace mckeon
19/12/2022 22:17
Rip💔
Neil Tynan
19/12/2022 22:16
RIP Soldier your duty is done.
Maureen Murphy
19/12/2022 22:16
My Deepest Sympathy to Sean's Family Fiance Holly and Comrades. Rest in Peace
Pte Alan McAndrew
19/12/2022 22:16
Rip Pte Rooney. You have given the ultimate sacrifice for the protection of peace, for this you will not be forgotten. Deepest sympathies to your family, friends and comrades.
Helen OLoughlin
19/12/2022 22:16
I send my deepest sympathy to Private Sean Rooney’s family and friends and also his colleagues in the forces. What a hero ….. I think it has opened my eyes to what the defense forces do every day….. My prayers are with you all and with the injured solder please God for him and his family that he will make a speedy recovery. God bless you all 🤍
Eddie moon
19/12/2022 22:16
May u rest in peace condolences to all ure family friends colleagues
Patrick Behan
19/12/2022 22:16
Sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends and all his comrades in the wider DF community.
Liam Power
19/12/2022 22:16
Thank you and your family for your sacrifice ,I hope they are looked after in your absence.A trip which most young soldiers do to raise extra money has turned into the biggest cost to any family.
Cosgrove Family
19/12/2022 22:16
Our sincere condolences to Sean's family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Maria Ryan
19/12/2022 22:16
My deepest sympathy to the family of this young man so so sad .Praying for his family and his beautiful girl friend at this very sad time.May he RIP.
Anne long
19/12/2022 22:16
Deepest sympathy to the family of Sean Rooney,may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Margaret Mc Donald
19/12/2022 22:16
Rest in peace 💕
Bríd Kearney
19/12/2022 22:15
My sincerest condolences to Sean's family and fiancee at this very sad time, such a young hero just starting out, may Sean rest in peace, may God comfort and console you in the difficult days ahead
Philip Brennan
19/12/2022 22:15
R.I.P - Pte Seán Rooney, 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL / 27 Inf Bn - Prayers said for you & your family at this time.
Hugh McNulty, Petty Officer, Naval Service Reserve.
19/12/2022 22:15
My deepest condolences to the family, fiancée, friends and comrades of Pte Sean Rooney. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace.
Matt Kane.
19/12/2022 22:15
Sincere sympathy offered to the family, friends and comrades of Pte Rooney on your loss.
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