First anniversary of Private Seán Rooney today
Today marks the first anniversary of Private Seán Rooney’s death in Lebanon. The 24-year-old who lived in Newtowncunningham was killed during an attack on UN peacekeeping soldiers. Private Rooney was described as a “national hero” at his funeral. A charity football match with his friends and army comrades was held…
Remembrance ceremony for Private Sean Rooney taking place this weekend
A special ceremony will be held in memory of the late Private Sean Rooney this weekend. A wreath will be laid at the ceremony, which takes place this Sunday. Private Rooney, from Newtowncunningham in Donegal, was killed when a vehicle he was driving came under fire on a peacekeeping mission…
UN share details of inquiry of soldier’s death with Irish Government
The Irish Government have received a UN inquiry regarding the death of Private Sean Rooney. Private Rooney, from Newtowncunningham in Donegal, was killed last December when a vehicle he was driving came under attack in the Lebanon last December. Trooper Shane Kearney was also seriously injured in the attack. It’s…
Five men in Lebanon formally accused of killing Private Sean Rooney
A military tribunal in Lebanon has formally accused five members of Hezbollah with the killing of Private Seán Rooney last December. Of the five men named in a 30 page indictment, only one remains in custody. According to an AFP News report, all five men have been referred to the…
Tánaiste pays tribute to Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon
The Minister for Defence has told Irish troops in Lebanon that the government is determined all the facts and circumstances around the attack, which led to the death of Private Sean Rooney, are fully established. He was killed in December when the vehicle he was driving was attacked in a…
Tánaiste’s looks to establish facts into the death of Donegal Solider
The Tánaiste is on his way to Lebanon this morning where he will meet members of the 121st UNIFIL Infantry Battalion one of whom, Private Seán Rooney from Newtowncunningham was killed in December last year. During the visit Michael Martin will also meet with the Lebanese Ministers for Foreign…
Positive update provided on Trooper Shane Kearney
Trooper Shane Kearney, who was seriously injured in Lebanon last month, is no longer critical and is now stable in hospital. The Defence Forces has issued an update, adding the medical staff are satisfied with Trooper Kearney’s progress. He was injured on December 14th, in the same attack…