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Sean Rooney hailed 'national hero' as heartbroken mum tells funeral of her pride for son

The congregation heard Pte Rooney 'adored' his family, especially his mother Natasha. In her euology for her son Natasha said there were 'no words strong enough' and 'no words great enough to express the love that I have for Sean and how proud I am of Sean'

Irish Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Lebanon PM Says Sweeping Reforms Still Needed despite Return to Growth

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Thursday that sweeping reforms remain vital to rescue the stricken economy, despite a return to modest growth this year. Mikati said the economy had grown by nearly two percent in 2022 after two straight years of severe recession that saw Gross Domestic Product…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

Irish peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney killed in Lebanon a “national hero”, funeral hears

The Irish solider will be buried in a service in Co Donegal on Thursday afternoon

Belfast Live · Dec 22, 2022

Bingo Merriex left TCU in 2003 to play pro basketball. On Saturday he earned his degree.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Bingo Merriex took about 20 years between college classes.

Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022

Irish soldier injured in Lebanon attack returns home

Private Shane Kearney was hurt in the attack that killed Private Sean Rooney.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Hero soldier Shane Kearney landing in Dublin from Lebanon for care in Beaumont Hospital

The 22-year-old Cork soldier suffered a fractured skull in the attack that killed Private Sean Rooney

Dublin Live · Dec 21, 2022

Lebanon Pledges to 'Punish' Killers of Irish Soldier

Lebanon on Monday pledged, through its caretaker Defense Minister, Maurice Sleem, to punish “everyone responsible” for last Wednesday’s fatal shooting of an Irish soldier. The convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under fire near the village of al-Aaqbiya late Wednesday, also wounding three other peacekeepers.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 20, 2022

Three investigations underway as heroic soldier Sean Rooney to be laid to rest with full military honours

Two suspects were quickly identified following the shooting as Garda investigators join the probe in southern Lebanon

Dublin Live · Dec 20, 2022

Irish peacekeeper to be buried with full military honours

His body was returned to his grieving family after being repatriated from Lebanon on Monday morning.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Funeral details for Private Sean Rooney announced

Pte Rooney was killed in Lebanon during a mission for the United Nations and his remains returned to Ireland this morning

Dublin Live · Dec 19, 2022