ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Gerard (Gerry) Bailey of Bray, Co. Wicklow who died peacefully on 28th February, 2015 at Leopardstown Park Hospital, in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, dear father of Sr. Jane (Loreto) and John, father-in-law of Grace and the late Deirdre, grandfather […]
Yearly Archives: 2015
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Brendan McGuire of Moyola Park, Newcastle, County Galway and Ballina, County Mayo. On Friday, 27th February 2015. Former Commanding Officer of An Céad Cath, Dun Uí Mhaoiliosa, Renmore, Galway. Dearly beloved husband of Mary (nee Keane) and much loved father of Deirdre, Rory, Barry and Conor. Very sadly […]
ARCOIreland Members will be aware that the Alliance of Retired Public Servants (ARPS), of which ARCOIreland is a member, has held a number of meetings with senior officials of key Government Departments on pension issues. Regional Meetings are being organised countrywide by the ARPS Executive Committee to update retired Public Service Pensioners on these issues. […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commodore William John (Liam) Brett of Glounthaune, Co. Cork and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin and Cappauniac, Cahir, Co Tipperary. On February 20th, 2015, (peacefully), surrounded by his family, in the tender and compassionate care of the Sisters, nursing and care staff of Bon Secours […]
Welcome to the Website of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland). ARCOIreland was founded in 1993 and our purpose is to represent retired officers of the Permanent Defence Force of Ireland. We have some 800 members. Our main focus has always been on pension issues and our website enables us to provide members with […]
Officer Clubs and Associations. Many clubs and associations exist to continue the camaraderie experienced and enjoyed during service in the Defence Forces. Some of these cater for serving and retired officers of the PDF and RDF and include the Cavalry Club, Artillery Club, and Supply & Transport Club, which have club rules and are run […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on Monday 26th January 2015, of Commandant Paddy Arrigan of Renmore Park, Renmore Galway. Survived by his loving wife, Una, daughters Mary, Louise and Gina and his sons Mike, Brendan, Noel and Dermot. His sister Joan and adoring grandchildren. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, […]
A new online forum has been launched in Ireland, which invites cancer patients to share their stories in order to help others cope with the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process. The Lazarus Community Forum is a unique way for cancer patients to express their thoughts and feelings on their condition. The forum can be found […]
Members of ARCOIreland who have taken up employment in the wider Public Service will be aware that the Government’s Public Service Reform Plan approved the establishment of a HR Shared Service Centre for the Civil Service called PeoplePoint. PeoplePoint is located in Clonskeagh, Dublin and is staffed and managed by Civil Servants. It has taken […]
ARCOIreland Members will be aware that the Alliance of Retired Public Servants (ARPS), of which ARCOIreland is a member, has held a number of meetings with senior officials of key Government Departments on pension issues. Regional Meetings are being organised countrywide by the ARPS Executive Committee to update retired Public Service Pensioners on these issues. […]