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Private Seán Rooney

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Family of Irish solider killed in Lebanon seeking independent experts as witnesses for inquest

Family of Irish solider killed in Lebanon seeking independent experts as witnesses for inquest

Rooney (24) from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal, was killed while driving an armoured jeep on Unifil peacekeeping duties in Lebanon on December 14, 2022.

Taoiseach tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride

Taoiseach tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride

Micheál Martin also met Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam and pressed him over justice for Private Sean Rooney who was killed in the country.

Delay in trial over peacekeeper’s death in Lebanon ‘not acceptable’ – Harris

Delay in trial over peacekeeper’s death in Lebanon ‘not acceptable’ – Harris

The Tánaiste is to visit Irish peacekeeping troops in the country.

Tánaiste to highlight memory of peacekeeper during Lebanon trip

Tánaiste to highlight memory of peacekeeper during Lebanon trip

Inquiry into death of Pte Séan Rooney could take up to nine months

Inquiry into death of Pte Séan Rooney could take up to nine months

UN ‘must co-operate’ with Private Seán Rooney inquest, lawyer says

UN ‘must co-operate’ with Private Seán Rooney inquest, lawyer says

Government determined killers of Irish soldier Seán Rooney will be brought to justice

Government determined killers of Irish soldier Seán Rooney will be brought to justice

Private Seán Rooney remembered on first anniversary of his death

Private Seán Rooney remembered on first anniversary of his death

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

A charity football match with his friends and army comrades was held at Oriel Park last weekend