Condolences on the deeply sad passing of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon – McGahon

Fine Gael Senator, John McGahon, has expressed his deep sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Irish peacekeeper, Private Seán Rooney, who was killed in Lebanon last night.

The Louth Senator said, “My deepest condolences go to the family, friends, and colleagues of Private Seán Rooney.

“I was deeply saddened to hear of Sean’s passing, someone who was bravely serving his country and the United Nations overseas.

“Seán was born and bred in Dundalk and attended Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan and the Marist Secondary School Dundalk.

“His family are heavily involved in the local community in Muirhevnamor, particularly his grandparents Eugene and Rachel Rooney.

“He proudly served in the 27th Infantry Battalion in Aiken Barracks in Dundalk, the same Battalion in which Private Michael McNeela served in before he died while on active duty with the 64th Infantry Battalion in the Lebanon in 1989.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues,” concluded Senator McGahon