Seán Rooney
Private Seán Rooney was a young Irish peacekeeper who tragically lost his life while serving in southern Lebanon in December 2022, becoming one of the 48 Irish peacekeepers who have died in service since 1978. His death has been commemorated within the Irish battalion, highlighting the dangers faced by peacekeepers in conflict zones and the ongoing sacrifices made in the pursuit of peace.
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Pte Seán Rooney was killed in an attack while serving in Lebanon, and his case was raised by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Taoiseach demands ‘proper justice’ for Pte Seán Rooney as he visits Irish troops in Lebanon – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-21
Pte Seán Rooney was killed while serving in Lebanon, and his case is a focal point of Taoiseach Micheál Martin's visit.
Martin to use Lebanon visit to call for accountability over Seán Rooney killing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Pte Seán Rooney was killed while serving in Lebanon when his UN peacekeeping convoy was attacked.
Taoiseach would have ‘no issue’ with Donald Trump addressing Oireachtas – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-28
Seán Rooney was an Irish peacekeeper who was shot dead in 2022 while on duty with Unifil.
Israel claims Lebanese intelligence officer covered up murder of Irish peacekeeper – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Private Rooney was part of a convoy travelling to Beirut when his UN marked vehicle came under attack.
Lebanon appeals in Pte Rooney murder sentences and commits to capturing main perpetrator – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-12
Private Seán Rooney was an Irish peacekeeper murdered in Lebanon in 2022.
Mother of Private Seán Rooney criticises Lebanese court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Pte Seán Rooney was a Defence Forces member who was murdered in December 2022.
Lebanese authorities know where man sentenced to death for killing Pte Seán Rooney is, Irish officials believe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Seán Rooney was an Irish soldier who was killed in an attack while serving in Lebanon.
Man sentenced to death in his absence over killing of Pte Seán Rooney in Lebanon – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28Pte Seán Rooney was killed in an attack on a convoy of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon.
Defence Forces concerned about sensitive information being revealed at inquest of Private Seán Rooney – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Private Seán Rooney was on UN duty when he was killed in an ambush in Lebanon.
Mother of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon given permission to sue United Nations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Seán Rooney was a peacekeeper who was killed while serving with a Unifil mission in 2022.
Lebanon ‘intense and unpredictable’ say troops welcomed home at Dublin Airport – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-23
Private Seán Rooney was killed in the Lebanon in December 2022.
Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
Seán Rooney was an Irish peacekeeper who was killed in Lebanon during an ambush in December 2022.
Tánaiste voices ‘deep disappointment’ over Seán Rooney case in meeting with Lebanese counterparts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
Private Seán Rooney, the 24-year-old killed in December 2022 when the armoured UN vehicle he was in came under fire.
Camp Shamrock, Lebanon: ‘Look at our own historyIreland· 2025-03-15
