Another soldier has been left fighting for his life in hospital.
An Irish soldier has been killed in Lebanon, with a second fighting for his life, after they were attacked last night.
The government has said a vehicle carrying four Irish peacekeepers was surrounded and attacked by a hostile crowd last night.
Private Sean Rooney joined the Defence Forces in March 2019 and his home unit is the 27 Infantry Battalion in Dundalk.
He previously served overseas with the 119 Infantry Battalion UNIFIL.
Private Rooney was 23 years of age and was a native of Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal.
Private Rooney's family was informed in the early hours of this morning.
Private Shane Kearney is fighting for his life in hospital following the attack.
He joined the Defence Forces in October 2018 and his home Unit is 1 Cavalry Squadron in Collins Barracks Cork.
He previously served overseas with the 117 Infantry Battalion UNIFIL.
Private Kearney is 22 years of age and is a native of Killeagh, Co. Cork.
Mullingar Security and Defence Analyst Declan Power says the next step is to paint a tactical picture of what happened:
It is with deep regret that Óglaigh na hÉireann can confirm the death of one of our peacekeepers in a serious incident in Lebanon last night.
— Óglaigh na hÉireann (@defenceforces) December 15, 2022
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