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Trooper Shane Kearney

Trooper Shane Kearney discharged from hospital to continue recovery at home

He has been receiving treatment at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital following the attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon in December.

TROOPER SHANE KEARNEY will be discharged from Beaumont Hospital today and continue his recovery at home, the Defence Forces have announced.

In an update issued this afternoon, it said Tpr Kearney still requires furthers treatment but doctors are satisfied that he can return home to his family.

The 22 year old from Killeagh in Co Cork has been receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin following an attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon in December.

“He still requires further medical treatment later in the year but the medical staff are satisfied with his continued and steady progress to allow him to continue his recuperation at home with his family,” a statement from the Defence Forces said.

“The Defence Forces and the Kearney family ask all media outlets to please continue to respect Shane’s privacy during this time.”

Tpr Kearney suffered a head injury in the attack in the village of Al-Aqbiya.

The incident happened when a convoy of two Armoured Utility Vehicles (AUVs) carrying eight personnel from the 121st Infantry Battalion was travelling to the Lebanese capital of Beirut.

Private Seán Rooney (23) was killed in the incident, while two other soldiers received minor injuries but were discharged from hospital.

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    Feb 3rd 2023, 1:03 PM

    Very best wishes for a swift and complete recovery, Trooper Shane Kearney!

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    Feb 3rd 2023, 1:35 PM

    I also hope that the chief of staff has recommend Trooper kearney for the DSM

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    Feb 3rd 2023, 2:37 PM

    @Dave Ryan: Knowing how the general staff detest the lower ranks I highly doubt it. He probably won’t even get his overseas medal due to not being there for the required amount of time.

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    Feb 3rd 2023, 6:00 PM

    @Jason Byrne: i full agree with you….they tried to stop an Irish sailer many years ago from receiving the Spanish cross from the Spanish government after he had saved the life of a Spanish fisherman all because he couldn’t ware a medal the chief of staff didn’t have ….so i assume it hasn’t changed so ….out to you

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    Feb 3rd 2023, 6:05 PM
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    Feb 3rd 2023, 6:07 PM

    @Dave Ryan: Thankfully, this sailor received full honours and continues to do so.

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    Feb 4th 2023, 11:28 PM

    @Dave Ryan: a couple of hundred grand wud be more like it,

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    Feb 3rd 2023, 10:38 PM

    The very best wishes for a speedy recovery young man !!

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