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Varadkar to put visit to Irish troops in Lebanon near the top of his agenda in 2023

"I hope that can be done"

Irish Mirror

Irish soldier in Lebanon runs Christmas Day marathon for fallen comrade Sean Rooney

Private Sean Rooney died trying to drive his colleagues away from an armed group that surrounded and attacked their armoured car

Irish Mirror

Hezbollah ‘supporter’ detained in probe of UN peacekeeper killing

A Hezbollah spokesperson says the detained suspect is a supporter of the group but not a member.

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Lebanon Detains Hezbollah Supporter in Probe of Irish UN Peacekeeper’s Killing

The Lebanese army detained over the weekend a main suspect in the recent killing of an Irish UN peacekeeper in a move coordinated with the Hezbollah party, two security sources and a Hezbollah spokesperson said. The man is a supporter of the Iran-backed party, but not a member of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hezbollah terror group 'hands over man suspected of killing Irish soldier Sean Rooney'

It comes just days after the Lebanese authorities vowed that they would do everything to catch Sean’s killers

Irish Mirror

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

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'

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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

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

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

Funeral of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon under way

Private Sean Rooney will be buried with full military honours.

The Independent UK

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

Irish soldier injured in Lebanon attack returns home

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

The Independent UK

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

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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.…

Irish Mirror

Retired Irish soldier dons uniform to salute Sean Rooney's coffin in touching tribute

As the hearse passes, the veteran lifts his hand and stands to attention with a salute

Dublin Live

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

Irish Mirror

Irish directors open up about the challenges of remaking the infamous Wagatha Christie libel trial for TV

Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama will air tomorrow and Wednesday on Channel 4 and All 4

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The Independent UK

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

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

Irish Mirror

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

Dublin Live

Lord Mayor of Dublin opens online book of condolences in memory of Private Sean Rooney

An online book of condolences has been opened by Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy.

The Independent UK

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

Dublin Live

Body of fallen soldier Sean Rooney arrives back in Ireland

The 24-year-old was killed in an ambush while on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Another Irish soldier remains in a critical condition following the incident

Irish Mirror

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.

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