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Tanaiste to meet mother of murdered peacekeeper

It comes after Natasha Rooney expressed disappointment at a lack of justice for her son Sean, who was killed in Lebanon in 2022.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Irish premier welcomes that mother of peacekeeper killed in Lebanon can sue UN

Sean Rooney, 24, from Newtowncunningham in Co Donegal, was killed on December 14 2022.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Lebanese ministers offer ‘assurance’ to Harris over Irish soldier death

Ireland’s deputy premier raised the case of Private Sean Rooney in a meeting with ministers ahead of a visit to troops currently serving in Lebanon.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

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UN chief hails ‘remarkable courage’ of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon in 2022

Antonio Guterres paid tribute to Private Sean Rooney in a letter to his mother.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024

Irish soldiers in Lebanon targeted again, just months after murder of Private Sean Rooney

The Irish Mirror has confirmed that an Irish UN jeep from the unit that replaced slain Pte Rooney’s battalion last month was surrounded by an angry crowd for more than an hour

Irish Mirror · Jun 21, 2023

Inside the Defence Forces training area in rural Wicklow

These exclusive Mirror images show personnel from the 122 Infantry Battalion – which goes to Lebanon next month - coming under simulated attack in Toyota armoured utility vehicles identical to the vehicle Pte Rooney (23) was driving when he was shot dead last December

Irish Mirror · Apr 19, 2023

Irish soldier Shane Kearney injured in Lebanon shooting no longer critical and 'responding well to treatment'

Shane Kearney was injured in the same shooting incident that resulted in the death of Private Sean Rooney

Irish Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

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Mum's moving tribute to 'national hero' peacekeeping soldier son killed in Lebanon

Private Sean Rooney, 24, was killed in a convoy attack in Lebanon and he was laid to rest in Dundalk, Ireland, today as his distraught mum received a standing ovation following her eulogy

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

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

In her eulogy, Pte Rooney's mum 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'

Dublin Live · Dec 22, 2022

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

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

Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon a ‘national hero’, funeral hears

Private Sean Rooney will be buried with full military honours this afternoon.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Trooper Shane Kearney injured in Lebanon gun attack back on Irish soil for treatment

He has now been transferred by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital

Irish Mirror · 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

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Dublin Live · 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 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

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 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.

Dublin Live · 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

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Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Hero soldier Sean Rooney to be laid to rest on Thursday with full military honours after tragic death in Lebanon

Private Sean Rooney died after being shot in the Lebanon last week

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Irish peacekeeping soldier shot dead in Lebanon flown home to devastated family

The body of Irish soldier Private Seán Rooney has been returned to his devastated family from Lebanon this morning, as Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says arrangements are being made for a service

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Body of Irish peacekeeper killed by gunfire in Lebanon repatriated to Ireland

The remains of Private Sean Rooney were flown back to Baldonnel aerodrome in Dublin

Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Irish soldier killed in Lebanon makes final journey as body flown home to be reunited with family

Pte Sean Rooney's body arrived at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, on the outskirts of Dublin on Monday morning ahead of being reunited with his family.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Body of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon repatriated to Ireland

The remains of Private Sean Rooney were flown back to Baldonnel aerodrome in Dublin.

Dublin Live · Dec 19, 2022

Body of brave Irish soldier killed in ambush to arrive in Dublin today

Sean Rooney, 23, was shot dead while on United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon last week

Irish Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Irish soldier Sean Rooney died a hero trying to save his colleagues in Lebanon ambush

The 23-year-old was shot in the head as he drove an armoured jeep away from the crowd of attackers

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