Today marks 1st anniversary of death of Private Sean Rooney

Today marks the first anniversary of Private Seán Rooney’s death in Lebanon.

The 23-year-old was killed during an attack on UN peacekeeping soldiers.

A wreath laying ceremony took place on Sunday in Newtowncunningham to mark a year since Private Rooney’s death.

The trial of Mohammad Ayyad who has been accused of the killing of Private Rooney is due to get underway in Lebanon tomorrow.

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