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

Tánaiste Micheál Martin during his visit to Camp Shamrock to pass on his condolences to troops after the death of Seán Rooney. Picture: Neil Michael

Speak to any of the troops in Camp Shamrock and no matter how they were affected by Seán Rooney’s death, most of them put a brave face on it.

All around the sprawling camp where the 24-year-old, who was shot on the night of December 14, used to run circuits, are signs of everyday camp life.