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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]
Nadine Campion
19/12/2022 22:15
Rest in peace Seán - we will never forget that you gave your life for the protection of others on behalf of all Irish people
Gerard and Susan Healy
19/12/2022 22:15
Sincere condolences to all of Sean's family and friends. Rest In Peace Sean.
Jane Power
19/12/2022 22:15
Deepest heartfelt condolences on your loss, rip. Thank you for your service Sean.
Vivienne Flaherty
19/12/2022 22:15
Rest in Peace Seán - heartfelt condolences to your family, fiancée and friends. 💔
Martin Mullen exF,C,A.
19/12/2022 22:15
Deepest sympathy to his family and friends, his comrades.May he rest in peace 🕊️.
Michael Finnegan
19/12/2022 22:15
Thinking of your Family and your Fiancé at this difficult time. R.I.P Sean
Donal Walshe
19/12/2022 22:15
RIP pte rooney, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends....
Mary Kelly
19/12/2022 22:15
R I.P. Seán taken too soon x
Eileen Myers
19/12/2022 22:15
I have no words that will comfort your mother as the parent of a soldier my heart breaks for her, Sleep well angel 😇
Steve Rynn (BQMS) (retired)
19/12/2022 22:15
Deepest condolences to the Family and friends of Sean. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Rest in peace Sean
Mairéad Fennell
19/12/2022 22:15
I would like to express heartfelt condolences to Pte Rooneys family and to his fiancée Kelly.As a mother I can’t imagine the pain , heartbreak and sadness you feel .Sean was a very brave young man .
Claire Kelly
19/12/2022 22:14
RIP Séan, gone too soon. Wishing your family and friends well, I hope they can find some peace at this heartbreaking time.
Donal Brennan
19/12/2022 22:14
You brought Pride to your family, friends and our country. I acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice you as a member of Óglaigh na hÉireann made and thank you and your colleagues sincerely for what you have done for our Republic. Rest in Peace
Éadhmonn & Donna MacSuibhne
19/12/2022 22:14
Rest in Peace Seán. You made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. May you enjoy your eternal reward. My thoughts and prayers are with you family friends and Colleagues.
Adele
19/12/2022 22:14
Thank you, young man ❤️fly high
Annemarie Cooke
19/12/2022 22:14
My deepest sympathies on the loss of a fabulous brave man , hope his mother and girlfriend find peace and comfort at his untimely passing , RIP Sean
Carmel Kane Cork
19/12/2022 22:14
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.❤
Wiktoria Staniak
19/12/2022 22:14
Thinking of you and your family. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace Sean
Anne Curran
19/12/2022 22:14
Rest in peace young man and thank you for your service thoughts and prayers to your family and friends
aoife power
19/12/2022 22:14
I’m sorry about what happened to SEÁN ROONEY ❤️
John Greene
19/12/2022 22:14
Rest In Peace Soldier. Condolences to families, friends and colleagues
Karen Spain
19/12/2022 22:13
My deepest sympathies to Pte Sean Rooney, sending thoughts and prayers to his family ❤️ Thank you for your service 🇮🇪
Eithne Holland
19/12/2022 22:13
Sincere sympathy to Séans family, fiance friends and fellow soldiers. May you rest in eternal peace Séan 🇮🇪
Paul Tucker
19/12/2022 22:13
Thank you for your service. R. I. P.
Mark Spillane
19/12/2022 22:13
Thank you for your service rip 😢
Maciej
19/12/2022 22:13
RIP Comrade, may you get the best bed in heaven. Condolences to all friends and family at this sad time.
The Hearty Family Dundalk
19/12/2022 22:13
Rest in Peace Seán. Your country will never forget you x
Alison
19/12/2022 22:13
Sincerest condolences to the family & friends of Sean - especially his Mam, Fiancee, sister, Grandparents & many close friends and colleagues. I am so deeply sorry for your huge loss. May you rest in peace Sean 🕯 & Thank you for your service 🇮🇪
Tina Keating
19/12/2022 22:13
Thank you very much for yours service for our country May your gentle soul rest in peace from the Keating family new ross Co wexford
Rosie Galligan
19/12/2022 22:13
Deepest sympathy to Seans family, fiancee, his friends and his army family, may God comfort you all at this very sad and tough time, such a tragic loss of a fine young man, may his gentle soul rest in peace.
863892 Pte Harry Cook and family
19/12/2022 22:13
Even though I didn't know you my heart sank when I heard that a Defence Forces comrade had been killed while serving in Lebanon. Rest in peace brother.
Jennifer Brereton
19/12/2022 22:13
Thinking of all of Sean's family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time. May Sean RIP
Victoria kavanagh
19/12/2022 22:13
My deepest condolences to all his family and friends may he rest in peace
Patrick Cullen
19/12/2022 22:13
A legend, Ireland is very proud of this hero👍
Del O Mahony
19/12/2022 22:13
Saddened beyond words. Sincerest condolences to Sean's family and friends . R.I.P
Aoife Dolan
19/12/2022 22:13
I'm so sorry sean that your life was cut short ...thank you for the courageous work you done for our country.."óg go deo"🍀
Jack and Breeda Howard, Fermoy, Co. Cork
19/12/2022 22:12
Our sincere condolences to Sean's Mam and fiancee on his tragic passing. A young life taken too soon. May he rest in peace.
Ian Crowe
19/12/2022 22:12
We as a nation are stunned and greatly saddened by your passing, while carrying out your duties in the service of peace.I pray that this will grant a small measure of solace and comfort to your family and comrades.
David Ward
19/12/2022 22:12
Rest in peace private, You were a hero to the nation
Andrea Booth
19/12/2022 22:12
RIP Private Rooney
Audra Leach & Family
19/12/2022 22:12
Condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Your son was such a brave soldier.
The leech family
19/12/2022 22:12
Condolences to all the family a young life taken to soon rest in peace soldier 💔💔💔💔💔
Mike Harrington
19/12/2022 22:12
Such a sad loss, may you rest in peace.
Gina lawlor
19/12/2022 22:12
So sorry for your loss may you get the strength to get through this thjnking of you all ❤️
Teresa Mimna
19/12/2022 22:12
So 💔 rip sean 😢 god love your poor family and fiancee
Ken Byrne
19/12/2022 22:12
Deepest sympathies to the Family, fiancée, friends and comrades of Sean in this a tragic loss. Rest easy Sean, your duty is done and thanks from a grateful nation for your service in maintaining peace.
Kenn
19/12/2022 22:12
Sean. You have kept Ireland safe including other countries that you have visited. Respect to you sir.
John Ready
19/12/2022 22:12
Rest in peace Sean, condolences to all the family and friends. Thank you for your service
Ciaran Brady
19/12/2022 22:12
RIP Seán. We're incredibly proud of you and heartbroken with your loss.
Mark Jones, tallaght
19/12/2022 22:12
My heartfelt sympathy to private rooneys fiancee , his mother , extended family , friends and colleauges, thank you to private rooney RIP And his colleauges for their service , we are all proud of you 🇮🇪
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