Members of ARCOIreland will be aware that Major General Michael Beary has handed over command of the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) and will retire shortly from the Defence Forces. On Tuesday 4th September 2018, at 1600 hours, Major General Beary will be presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by the Minister with Responsibility […]
Yearly Archives: 2018
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Aug
Aug
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Seán Mac Niocaill, (See Nicholson on www.rip.ie) of Stillorgan, County Dublin and formerly of Athgarvan, County Kildare, on August 17th, 2018. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Blackrock Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Kathleen and much loved father of Séamus and Bríd. He […]
The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers Data Protection & Privacy Policy protects the rights, privacy and personal data of individuals in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 – 2003, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR), effective from 25th of May 2018. ARCOIreland’s Data Protection & Privacy Policy, adopted by the Executive Committee […]
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Aug
Aug
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Harry Anderson of Naas Road, Newbridge, County Kildare, peacefully, on 1st August 2018. Sadly missed by his brothers Colman and Patrick, sisters Bridie and Esther, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law John, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Harry was a member of 36 […]
The Fuchsia Appeal runs annually to raise funds for ONE’s charitable endeavours, namely the provision of accommodation and other assistance to ex-service personnel in need. The following is a LINK to an article on ONE Homes in the digital edition of the Irish Times. Although the main drive of the appeal takes place during the month […]
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Jun
Jun
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. (Mick) Harrington of Coinnle Corra, Killowen Road, Kenmare, County Kerry. Peacefully at home on Friday 22 June 2018. Sadly missed by his loving wife Peggie, daughter Anne, son Colonel Denis Harrington DSM, son-in-law Denis, daughter-in-law Connie, grandchildren Mairéad, Denis, Michael, Ciara, […]
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Jun
Jun
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Geoffrey (Geoff) O’Byrne White of Kinsale and Malta, who died unexpectedly on June 11th, 2018, at Cork University Hospital. Geoff was an Air Corps member of 50 Cadet Class. Beloved husband, father, brother and friend. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family; […]
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May
May
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant James (Jim) McPeake, Malahide, County Dublin and formerly of the Supply and Transport Corps. On Thursday, 10 May 2018, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Lucille; very sadly missed by his sons Joe, Jim and David, daughter-in-law Maire, grand-children […]
The Executive Committee of ARCOIreland has accepted an invitation on behalf of its members from the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM, to attend the 2018 Defence Forces Veterans Day. This will be held in Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 on Sunday, 13th May at 1200 hours. A […]
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Apr
Apr
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Dave O’Regan, Ballincar, County Sligo. On 28th April 2018, peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at St. John’s Community Hospital, Sligo. Dearly loved husband of Kay (nee Dobbyn) and father of Trina Byrne (Galway), Eamonn (Letterkenny), David (Westport), […]