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Ireland wants to see justice for murdered peacekeeper in Lebanon – Tanaiste

Irish peace keeping soldier Sean Rooney was killed in Lebanon in December.

The Independent UK

Private Sean Rooney who was killed in Lebanon honoured at PDFORRA conference

"The unjustifiable killing of Private Sean Rooney and serious injury to Trooper Shane Kearney in the course of their duty in UNIFIL reinforces the unique nature of service in the Defence Forces, and the exceptional skills of Defence Forces personnel.”

Irish Mirror

Irish soldier Shane Kearney set to undergo what's hoped will be final surgery in wake of Lebanon attack

The Irish UN peacekeeper was injured in the shooting incident which left 24-year-old Private Sean Rooney dead

Irish Mirror

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Trooper Shane Kearney to undergo 'hopefully final operation' in Beaumont Hospital today

The 23-year-old, from Killeagh in East Cork, suffered serious head injuries after the convoy he and his comrades were travelling in was targeted in Lebanon last year

Dublin Live

Irish soldier Shane Kearney out of hospital and on road to recovery after Lebanon ambush

The Cork native has been discharged from Beaumont hospital

Irish Mirror

Irish peacekeeper injured in Lebanon attack is discharged from Dublin hospital

Tanaiste Micheal Martin welcomed the “good news”, and said that a UN report into the fatal ambush is expected in the coming weeks.

The Independent UK

Government ‘determined’ to see justice over killing of Irish peacekeeper

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visited Lebanon where Private Sean Rooney was killed in a shooting incident in December.

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Irish soldier Shane Kearney injured in Lebanon shooting no longer critical and 'responding well to treatment'

Shane Kearney was injured in the same shooting incident that resulted in the death of Private Sean Rooney

Irish Mirror

Seven suspects formally charged over the murder of Private Seán Rooney

Reports in several Lebanese media outlets said the men were all charged with taking part in the attack – and that they included the alleged gunman

Irish Mirror

President extends Christmas welcome to Ukrainians in Ireland in heartfelt Christmas message

Michael D Higgins delivered his message as "the spectre of war once again hangs over our continent"

Irish Mirror

Trooper Shane Kearney injured in Lebanon gun attack back on Irish soil for treatment

He has now been transferred by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital

Irish Mirror

Wounded Irish Peacekeeper Will Be Evacuated from Lebanon

A wounded Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanon was transferred on Wednesday from a hospital to Beirut's international airport to be medically evacuated to Ireland. Unidentified attackers opened fire on 22-year-old Pvt. Shane Kearney and three other Irish soldiers with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) last week as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Irish soldier injured in Lebanon attack returns home

Private Shane Kearney was hurt in the attack that killed Private Sean Rooney.

The Independent UK

Hero soldier Shane Kearney landing in Dublin from Lebanon for care in Beaumont Hospital

The 22-year-old Cork soldier suffered a fractured skull in the attack that killed Private Sean Rooney

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Three investigations underway as heroic soldier Sean Rooney to be laid to rest with full military honours

Two suspects were quickly identified following the shooting as Garda investigators join the probe in southern Lebanon

Dublin Live

Body of brave Irish soldier killed in ambush to arrive in Dublin today

Sean Rooney, 23, was shot dead while on United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon last week

Irish Mirror

Childhood friend of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon ambush 'felt heart break' at news

Sean Rooney was murdered on Wednesday after his vehicle was ambushed by a violent mob in Lebanon.

Irish Mirror

Fiance of slain Irish soldier tells of heartbreaking last interaction as mission to track down killer begins

Grieving Holly McConnellogue says brave Sean, who was gunned down in the Lebanon while on a UN peacekeeping mission, was doing a second stint in the war-torn Middle Eastern country so that he could save for their wedding day.

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Irish Mirror

Huge crowd attends vigil for Irish soldier Shane Kearney critically injured in Lebanon ambush

The 22-year-old from Killeagh in east Cork was on his second tour of duty in the Lebanon

Irish Mirror

Picture emerges of Irish soldier injured in attack that killed colleague in Lebanon as he remains in hospital

Private Sean Rooney from Donegal was killed in the same attack

Dublin Live

Irish soldier killed on peacekeeping duty in Lebanon named

Two armed vehicles carrying eight personnel came under small arms fire on Wednesday night while travelling to Beirut

Irish Mirror

Defence Forces soldier killed in Lebanon named as another soldier in 'serious condition'

Two armed vehicles, carrying eight people, were travelling to Beirut when the convoy came 'under small arms fire'

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