Person: Sean Rooney

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<p>Private Rooney and a number of his colleagues were injured in the attack and he later died from his injuries.</p>

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Private Seán Rooney's mother hits out at Tánaiste and Lebanon after sentencing tribunal

"It would perhaps be wise for the Tánaiste to speak to me, before seeking to speak for me, in his public statements," Private Seán Rooney's mother Natasha Rooney stated.

<p>Private Seán Rooney (pictured) and three colleagues were fired on in Al-Aqibiya on the night of December 14, 2022. File photo: Defence Forces</p>

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UN to give family of Private Sean Rooney more details about his death

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">The family of Private Sean Rooney has pressed the UN to make crucial reports linked to the soldier’s death available to his inquest, which is set to continue in Dublin in January.</p>

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Government launch new inquiry into killing in Lebanon of Private Sean Rooney

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Micheál Martin slams Chief Rabbi for his 'very good ratio' remark about deaths in Gaza

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Gardaí complete probe into death of Private Sean Rooney

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visit to Lebanon

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'Fear is always there' for Irish peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon

Micheál Martin to meet Irish troops in Lebanon on Sunday

Tánaiste will also press officials for progress on Private Seán Rooney’s murder case, which he said has been too slow.

Sun, 19 May, 2024

Tánaiste concerned at slow progress in bringing Private Sean Rooney's killers to justice

Micheál Martin confirmed that there was a net drop in numbers in the Defence Forces last year despite a recruitment drive.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

No show from main suspect in Private Seán Rooney killing trial

The postponement of the military court hearing until next June will further raise concerns in the Irish government that Lebanon will not effectively deliver justice

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Investigation into fatal Lebanon attack on Irish soldiers 'still underway' despite suspect's release on bail, UN mission told

One of the main suspects, Mohammad Ayad, was released on bail earlier this month, on medical grounds

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Pte Seán Rooney remembered as National Day of Commemoration Ceremony held in Cork

"It is particularly poignant this year because it comes after the death of Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon, and it does remind us that this is not just about the past, it’s also about the present," said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Hearing date set for those accused of killing Private Sean Rooney

Private Rooney was killed in Lebanon in December last year

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Private Seán Rooney to be honoured at UN headquarters in New York

The Irish Ambassador to the UN will receive a medal on behalf of the family of the Irish peacekeeper

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Results of probe into Pte Seán Rooney's death may be months away

Department of Defence said it is not possible to say whether or not the Defence Forces’ own investigation will be completed by the end of the year

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Camp Shamrock fights hard to come to terms with Seán Rooney's death

Behind the daily routines, Camp Shamrock is still coming to terms with the death of Private Seán Rooney, writes Neil Michael

Sat, 28 Jan, 2023

Martin lays wreath for Seán Rooney and other deceased Defence Forces soldiers in Lebanon

Pte Seán Rooney a 'genuine' man who will never be forgotten

Friend's emotional tribute as Tánaiste honours soldier's memory at wreath-laying ceremony

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Martin lays wreath for Seán Rooney and other deceased Defence Forces soldiers in Lebanon

Pte Rooney earlier described as a 'fine example of the best' by camp commander

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

Sean O'Riordan: Defence Forces are sleepwalking towards a staffing crisis

Inadequate pay, pensions, and conditions are driving personnel out of Ireland's Army, Air Corps, and Navy

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Memorial Mass hears of impact made by soldier Seán Rooney

The UN peacekeeper was killed during an attack in Lebanon on December 14

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023

Unifil report to say attack which led to Seán Rooney's death was not premeditated

The report is also expected to confirm that the one Unifil vehicle in a position to rescue him and his colleagues couldn’t because it broke down

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Seán Rooney's murder shows how we are out of touch with realities in Lebanon

The shocking murder of Private Seán Rooney in Southern Lebanon last month has again brought the Irish relationship with Lebanon into focus. It also highlights that the Lebanese state has changed drastically over recent years as Hezbollah’s stranglehold has tightened.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023

Hezbollah claims it stopped more Irish soldiers being shot on night Seán Rooney was killed

Hezbollah members 'arrived very quickly on scene of crashed vehicle and protected those inside from being attacked'

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Lebanese PM vows to catch Private Seán Rooney's killers

Najib Mikati's vow to act comes as a Lebanese TV station was firebombed after it aired a sketch claiming Unifil soldiers sleep around with local women

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

Taoiseach plans to visit peacekeepers in 2023 after death of Private Seán Rooney

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar hopes to make a visit to Irish Peacekeepers serving abroad in the wake of the death of Private Seán Rooney. It comes as Lebanon’s Hezbollah handed over a man suspected of killing the UN peacekeeper to Lebanese Armed Forces.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

Orphans present wreath in honour of Seán Rooney at Camp Shamrock

Girls from a Lebanese orphanage supported by the Defence Forces have presented colleagues with their condolences over his death.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

Unifil report on soldier's death due 'in days'

At least two men are due to be handed over to the Lebanese armed forces

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Two men to be handed over to Lebanese armed forces in relation to Irish soldier's death

Lebanese media reporting 'the person or persons who shot in Al-Aqabiya will be handed over'

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Officer says Seán Rooney's death brings back memories of his own brother's killing

Retired Commandant Conal Murphy, brother of Lieutenant Aonghus Murphy killed in 1986 in Lebanon, said: “I would love to see justice for his family."

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Irish soldiers just four minutes from main highway when shooting took place

It has also emerged that there was a similar roadblocking incident to last Wednesday involving UNIFIL personnel who had been lost in the same area

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Paul Hosford: No backslapping or flash on Martin's last day as Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was reluctant to talk about legacy or his own departure given Thursday's tragic events in Lebanon

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Hannah McCarthy: Al-Aqbieh latest in a series of attacks on peacekeepers in South Lebanon

Disinformation and propaganda from Hezbollah means United Nations troops are more vulnerable than before

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Killeagh prays for critically ill soldier as nation mourns fallen comrade

A warm light glowed out into the cold night from the church's ornate stained glass windows as hundreds of people came to pray for Tpr Kearney.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Soldier killed in Lebanon named as Private Seán Rooney; Cork soldier among three injured

Those in the 121st Battalion who had come under fire had only begun their tour of duty in November

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Some Down members ‘lost the plot’, says Jim McCorry

Jim McCorry says he reluctantly resigned as Down manager because a handful of county executive members “lost the plot” over their qualifier defeat by Wexford.

Sun, 23 Aug, 2015

Steely Moycullen edge Star in final thriller

Moycullen 70 Belfast Star 60: Men’s U20 National Cup final: Moycullen shocked Belfast Star in a thrilling Men’s U20 National Cup final at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

Ireland’s best kept secret

It’s official! Met Éireann figures prove that while the rest of us got drenched all summer, Donegal was bathed in sun, says Paddy Clancy

Mon, 27 Aug, 2012

Liam Adams to be extradited next month

The brother of Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams will be extradited to the North next month to face 18 allegations that he abused his daughter.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2011

9/11 widow among dead in plane crash

One of the victims of the Buffalo plane crash was the widow of a man who died in the September 11 attacks, the local newspaper reported.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2009