A second soldier has been seriously injured
An Irish soldier has been killed and a second seriously injured in a serious incident in Lebanon.
They were among 8 Irish personnel travelling in a convoy of armoured vehicles which came under attack.
23 year old Private Sean Rooney from County Donegal died after a convoy travelling to Beirut was attacked.
22 year old private Shane Kearney from Killeagh in County Cork was seriously injured.
A statement from the Defence Forces this morning outlines the tragic events which unfolded in Lebanon.
8 Irish soldiers were travelling to Beirut in convoy of two Armoured Utility Vehicles when they came under small arms fire just after 9 o'clock last night Irish time.
Four soldiers were rushed to Raee Hospital near Sidon.
One was pronounced dead on arrival, a second was rushed to surgery and is now in a serious condition.
The two others were treated for minor injuries, while the other 4 Irish soldiers were not injured and are safe and accounted for.
In a statement the Defence Minister says he learned of the death of the Irish soldier with 'profound sadness and a deep sense of shock'.
Simon Coveney 's expressed 'utmost sorrow' on behalf of the people of Ireland and says a full investigation must be carried out.
Kfm Recruiting for Advertising Sales Dept.
Five Hospitalised After Arson Attack In Finglas
Gardaí Warn Drivers After 150 Caught Drink or Drug Driving Over Christmas Period
An Garda Síochána Release Image of Getaway Car Found Burnt Out In Naas Used In Fatal Offaly House Fire
Pedestrian Dies After Collision On R445 Monasterevin Road Outside Kildare Town
Fine Gael TD Calls For Restricted Bin Collection Times To Ease Traffic Delays
Gardaí Continue Their Road Traffic Enforcement Operation Throughout The Christmas Period
New Quality Mark To Be Introduced To Crack Down On Bogus English Language Schools
