Lebanon killing: Pte Seán Rooney's body arrives in Ireland
The body of Pte Seán Rooney arrived back in the Republic of Ireland on Monday.
The Irish soldier was killed while on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.
A UN ceremony was held for the 24-year-old soldier at Beirut airport before his body was flown home.
His body was taken to Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel and was received by his family.
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