The Defence Forces has confirmed the peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, was 23-year-old Seán Rooney from County Donegal
The Defence Forces has confirmed the peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, was 23-year-old Seán Rooney from County Donegal.hostile group attacked one of two armoured vehiclesAnother soldier who was seriously injured in the attack is being treated in hospital and has been named as 22-year-old Private Shane Kearney from Killeagh in County Cork.The UN has launched a joint investigation with Lebanese armed forces into the attack last night.
"As President of Ireland and Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces, it is with a heavy heart, and conscious of the great loss it will represent to them, that I offer my deepest condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the member of the Defence Forces who has lost their life. "A life lost serving the people of Ireland, serving the United Nations, and serving all those wishing for peace in our shared world.
"May I also wish a speedy recovery to those other members of the Defence Forces injured in the incident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.”Over 30,000 Irish personnel have served in Lebanon since the establishment of UNIFL in 1978.
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