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Today marks the first anniversary of Private Seán Rooney’s death in Lebanon. The 24-year-old who lived in Newtowncunningham was killed during an attack on UN peacekeeping soldiers. Private Rooney was described as a “national hero” at his funeral. A charity football match with his friends and army comrades was held…

The Tánaiste is on his way to Lebanon this morning where he will meet members of the 121st UNIFIL Infantry Battalion one of whom, Private Seán Rooney from Newtowncunningham was killed in December last year.   During the visit Michael Martin will also meet with the Lebanese Ministers for Foreign…

Private Seán Rooney – the young Donegal soldier killed while peacekeeping in Lebanon last week will be be laid to rest today.   The 23-year-old will be given full military honours, which will include an escort of 30 people and a firing party.   It’s expected among those involved in…

A series of investigation are underway following the death of a 24-year-old Irish soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, a second soldier was seriously wounded.   Private Seán Rooney, who was a native of Newtowncunningham in Donegal died after two armoured vehicles carrying members of 121st Infantry…