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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]
Tina Keating
19/12/2022 21:59
Deepest sympathies to Sean's family and friends. Heartbreaking.
Padraic Sweeney
19/12/2022 21:59
Rest in peace Sean your duty in done may god help your family and friends through this terrible time
Sharon Kinsella
19/12/2022 21:59
RIP Sean, thank you for your service. Sincere sympathy to all of Sean’s family and Friends
Brendan holohan
19/12/2022 21:59
RIP Pte Rooney
Darren buckley
19/12/2022 21:58
RIP Sean Rooney
Brendan Daly
19/12/2022 21:58
Rest in peace comrade your duty is done. Gone but never forgotten.
Bernie Behan & Family
19/12/2022 21:58
Sending our deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Sean, our nation's hero 🇮🇪💚
Stacey Toft . Co .Kildare
19/12/2022 21:58
Deepest condolences to Sean's family, partner , Friends and comrades in Dundalk and over seas . Private Sean you done your country proud thanks for your service 🇨🇮 😥🙏
Sean and Joan McEvoy
19/12/2022 21:58
Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family on the sad passing of Sean, may he rest in peace
Domnall Óg O’Regan
19/12/2022 21:58
Thoughts and Prayers with the family
Dynea Mc Carthy
19/12/2022 21:58
Rest in peace Private Sean Rooney .Thankyou for your service.
Amanda&Darren Sweeney
19/12/2022 21:58
RIP now Seán thank you for your service x
Rochelle Sheehy
19/12/2022 21:58
My sincere condolences to Sean’s family, partner and friends. As a partner of a fellow soldier I can’t even imagine yer pain. May he rest in peace.
James & Mairéad Linnane Roundstone
19/12/2022 21:58
Our deepest sympathies to Sean’s family May he have his true reward in heaven. May he Rest in Peace.XX
Alex Quinn
19/12/2022 21:57
Thank you for your service, Private Seán Rooney. Rest in Peace
Charlene & Dean Herlihy
19/12/2022 21:57
Sincere condolences to Sean's family, fiancee and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís ❤️
Pauleen Lavery, Phelan
19/12/2022 21:57
I pray for God's grace and peace to over flow in the hearts of Seán family as they mourn the loss of their loved one,
Eamon Williamson
19/12/2022 21:57
I’m sorry your life was so shortened and by Gods grace rest in peace young man My deepest sympathy to all family members
Ex CQMS Brendan Browne
19/12/2022 21:57
Rest in Peace Brave young Man.
Brenda Doyle
19/12/2022 21:57
My heart is breaking for Sean's mother, may your son rest in peace 🙏
Fiona Mackey
19/12/2022 21:57
May you test in eternal peace anday god look after your family ❤️
Veronica Reid
19/12/2022 21:57
Sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Private Rooney.
Cian Durack
19/12/2022 21:56
Hard to believe you’re gone Seán, RIP big fella.
Katie Gorman
19/12/2022 21:56
Thinking of all his Family at this very sad time ♥️♥️
Angela Connolly
19/12/2022 21:56
Rest in Peace 💚🙏
Keegan, USMC
19/12/2022 21:56
Thank you for your service to Ireland and for the world at large. Rest easy warrior. Semper Fidelis.
Ronan Dunne
19/12/2022 21:56
Thoughts and prayers for family, friends and colleagues at this devastatingly difficult time. Rest peacefully Pte Sean Rooney.
Michael Gibbs
19/12/2022 21:56
Rest in peace, prayers and thoughts with your family and friends. You have done your country proud
Frank Fortune
19/12/2022 21:56
Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time
Vicky Doran
19/12/2022 21:56
Such a tragic loss of life, we are all so devastated for Sean and what his family are going through. My own son only back from Syria and cannot imagine the pain and suffering of his loss. Thoughts and prayers for Sean, may he rest in peace and may his family find some comfort in our nations mourning for him
Sean and Angeline flynn
19/12/2022 21:56
May you're gentle soul rest in peace 🙏
Gerry O'Mahony
19/12/2022 21:56
Rest in peace private Rooney. You have served your country proudly. Condolences to your family.
Patricia Ramsey
19/12/2022 21:56
So sad poor young man trying to do his job god help his family and girlfriend
Michael McLoughlin
19/12/2022 21:56
Thank you for your service. R.I.P
Carol Whelan
19/12/2022 21:56
May you rest in peace Sean and be so proud of your achievements and dedication to your career. Love and strength to your family at this sad time...fly high Sean and sleep well xx
Martin Flanagan
19/12/2022 21:56
Rip
Michelle
19/12/2022 21:55
Such a brave Irish man, thinking of your family at this very sad time.. Your a hero
John & Aishling Molloy
19/12/2022 21:55
Rest easy Soilder your duty is done, Condolences to all his Family, Fiance, Friends and Comrades.
James Doyle
19/12/2022 21:55
May Sean Soul Rest in Peace. Thanks very much Sean, for representing Our Country and My Condolences to Girlfriend and Your Family.
Gavin
19/12/2022 21:55
Stand easy young man. You have earned your rest.
Karen Moylan
19/12/2022 21:55
“Rest in peace Pte Seán Rooney. 🇮🇪 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. 💚
Jennifer Murphy
19/12/2022 21:55
So sorry for your loss
Christy Wiley
19/12/2022 21:55
Rest in Peace Sean.
Vivian Daly, Limerick
19/12/2022 21:55
May you Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏 & condolences to your family.
Jimmy Griffin
19/12/2022 21:55
Rest in peace young man
Joe Ward
19/12/2022 21:54
The nation owes a great debt to Pte Rooney and his family
Suzanne cunningham
19/12/2022 21:54
I'm am so sorry for the loss of your son rip brave soldier
Lewis Mccormack
19/12/2022 21:54
Rest easy lad, your duty is done
Ciarán Brophy
19/12/2022 21:54
Deepest sympathies. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.
Suzanne
19/12/2022 21:54
So sorry for your loss. Such a young man to die in such bad circumstances on a peace mission. Thoughts with you all xxx
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