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.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar takes a salute at the annual National day of Commemoration Ceremony that was held at Collins Barracks, Cork. Pictures: David Creedon

Private Seán Rooney has been remembered in a dignified and sombre national commemoration for Ireland’s fallen soldiers and peacekeepers in Cork.

It was the first time the annual National Day of Commemoration Ceremony was held outside of Dublin.