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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]
Angela Foley
19/12/2022 21:21
Our deepest condolences to you on the devastating loss of such a fine young man.May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you.Sleep easy soldier.Thank you for your service.💚🤍🧡
Joan hannan
19/12/2022 21:21
My deepest sympathy to your family ...r.i.p.
Niall Kirwan
19/12/2022 21:21
Rest in peace Pte Sean Rooney , you gave your life in the service of peacekeeping,Your courage and bravery won't be forgotten. Thank you for your service to a country of people you didn't know and to this country of Ireland . Fall out soldier ,your duty is done . Sleep well 🇮🇪
Mary O Toole
19/12/2022 21:21
Rip thinking of all your fiancée family and friends at this difficult time 💞
Denis o Connor
19/12/2022 21:21
Sleep well young man and god bless
Sgt Gavin Coventry Retired
19/12/2022 21:21
RIP young man. You served your country proud.
Paul Dignam
19/12/2022 21:21
RIP Sean. Sending condolences to your family and fiancee Holly. You did your country proud. Ar Dheis De Go Raibh Ainm. May you be never forgotten.
Gemma Noonan
19/12/2022 21:21
Rip Sean sincere condolences to all his family and friends
Clive McCrossan
19/12/2022 21:21
Rest in Peace Comrade..my condolences to the Rooney family.
Patrick Conway
19/12/2022 21:21
It's so sad to loose a young life and especially one like Seán who dedicated his life to Peace Keeping. All I can offer is rememberance and my prayers. May He Rest In Peace. He will always be remembered as a peace keeper.
Noel Confrey
19/12/2022 21:21
God bless him, May he Rest In Peace
Alan Laird
19/12/2022 21:21
Rest in Peace soldier Duty Done
William egan
19/12/2022 21:21
R.I.P took to soon was such kind young lad 💚🤍🧡
shealeigh craig
19/12/2022 21:21
so so sorry for your loss sending my luv
Vera Cambridge
19/12/2022 21:20
Sincere condolences to the family of Sean may he rest in peace 🙏
Collette Desmond
19/12/2022 21:20
RIP
Caroline Furey Dublin.
19/12/2022 21:20
So very sorry for your loss. I can't find any words that will make it any easier or better. But know the whole country was in shock and together in their horror for this sad loss. He was ours too.
Ricky McCausland
19/12/2022 21:20
Rest in Peace Sean, your duty is done. Condolences to your family and Fiancé.
Ruth Mulcahy
19/12/2022 21:20
Very sorry for the loss of your brave, wonderful son. I've a son about the same age and my heart goes out to you all.
Amanda Burke
19/12/2022 21:20
Rest in peace pte Sean Rooney. Deepest condolences to your family and friends. Thank you for your service.
Noeleen smyth
19/12/2022 21:20
Rip sleep tight Sean Rooney
David & Teresa Norman
19/12/2022 21:20
Rest in peace young man May your family find some solace in each other.
Sarah Mitchell
19/12/2022 21:20
Sending love and strength to his family and friends may he rest in peace
Laura McCormick
19/12/2022 21:20
Thank you for your service. Deepest sympathies to all 💙🇮🇪
Sharon Flynn
19/12/2022 21:20
As a wife and mother of Defence Personnel, I wish to offer my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved son, brother, fiancé, nephew, friend and fellow soldier..........may his young soul rest in peace💔
Susan Hession
19/12/2022 21:19
Deepest condolences to the mum and family of this young soldier, he served his country well, may he R.I.P.
Sinead
19/12/2022 21:19
Sending sympathies and strength to you all
Lisa Clinton,Shane O'Flynn
19/12/2022 21:19
Condolences to all Seán's Family,friends and everyone who Knew and worked with Seán, May Seán rest in eternal peace.
Spain Family
19/12/2022 21:19
Thank you for your bravery, Rest in Heavenly peace
Tom magan
19/12/2022 21:19
RIP young man
Robert Carthy
19/12/2022 21:19
Seán may you receive the best bed in heaven. Thank you for your service to our country R.I.P 🙏 Condolences to the family friends and Servicemen
Valerie McGrath
19/12/2022 21:19
Rest in peace & thank you
Jeannie murphy
19/12/2022 21:19
Rest in eternal peace brave son of Ireland 🇮🇪
Mark O’Brien
19/12/2022 21:19
Rest in peace Séan condolences to his fiancé family and friends
Michelle Hurley Rtd 1 CIS, Cork
19/12/2022 21:19
My deepest condolences to Pte Séan Rooney’s family, friends and colleagues at home and abroad. You made the ultimate sacrifice Séan, I didn’t know you but your passing has touched me immensely as it has with all members of the Irish Defence Forces. May you rest in eternal peace xx
Vicky Ryan
19/12/2022 21:19
Thank you for your service Rest in Peace Sean
Edel farrelly
19/12/2022 21:19
Condolences to séans family he was a true hero may he rest in peace
Ursula Maher
19/12/2022 21:19
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sean. R.I.P
Denis Cremin JR
19/12/2022 21:18
Thank you for you're service. R.I.P
Alison Munroe
19/12/2022 21:18
I would like to give my sincere condolences to the family and friends RIP.
Dean #865391
19/12/2022 21:18
RIP
Alan Moran
19/12/2022 21:18
A tragedy for Ireland but the biggest loss is to his fiancée, family, friends and colleagues. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis!
Theresa Gallagher
19/12/2022 21:18
Thank you for everything you have done for your country, May you rest in peace
Aonghus Mac Domhnaill
19/12/2022 21:18
Pte Rooney, Thank you for your service to this nation in helping others to try and experience the peace and safety we take for granted in the country. May you rest in peace and your family find comfort in their time of loss. Is laoch thú i measc na naomh.
Derek O Connell
19/12/2022 21:18
Rest in peace Solider
Sharon fox
19/12/2022 21:18
So sorry for your loss thank you for serving your country
David O'Shea
19/12/2022 21:18
Rest easy.
Sarah G, Dublin
19/12/2022 21:18
Thank you Sean for all you did for your country. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest Easy
Bernadette Craig army mummy Belfast
19/12/2022 21:18
RIP Brave soldier of Ireland 🇮🇪 may god give his family fiance friends and comrades the strength to get through this my own son only home from 120 battalion I can only imagine what they are going through 💚🇮🇪
Aisling Boyhan
19/12/2022 21:18
Thank you for your service. I can't stop thinking of your fiancée Holly and family at this dreadful time. Rest easy back in the loving arms of your dad.
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