Yearly Archives: 2018

Comdt. Colm Browne DSM RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its mambers of the death of Commandant Colm Browne DSM, “Anaverna”, Whitecross, Julianstown, County and formerly of Omeath, County Louth. On April 28th 2018, in his 96th year, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Leontia (nee Courtney) and the late Mary (nee Bell). Beloved father […]

Comdt. Tony Roe RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Anthony (Tony) Roe of Balally, County Dublin and late of the Supply and Transport Corps and the Eastern Command. On 27th April 2018, peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Lilian and much-loved father of Gerard, Anthony, […]

Col. Tommy Dunne RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Thomas (Tommy) Dunne of Clogheen, County Cork. On April 25 2018, unexpectedly at Cork University Hospital, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Rose (nee Prior) and much-loved father of Aibhlin, Liam, Seán and Tomás. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, […]

Lt. Col. Ray Lane – Retirement Function

Lieutenant Colonel Ray Lane would like to invite ARCOIreland colleagues to his Retirement Function and Presentation. This is planned for 1400 hrs on Tuesday, 01 May 2018 in the Ordnance School, Ceannt Barracks, Defence Forces Training Centre and afterwards in Ceannt NCO’s Mess Complex for presentations and refreshments. There will be no associated costs for […]

Col. Mick Shannon RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Michael (Mick) D. Shannon of Monaleen, County Limerick and formerly of Kilrush, County Clare. On 7 April 2018, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick. Beloved husband of Jean and dearest father of Caroline, Aoife, Oonagh, John & Michael. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law Hugh, Kieran […]

Lt. (NS) Fergus Cahill RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant (Naval Service) Fergus Brendan Cahill of Dunboyne, County Meath and Rusheen, Claddaghduff, County Galway, on 21 March 2018, peacefully, at home. Beloved husband of Mary Rose and dear father of Ciarán, Oisín and Eoghan. Cherished grandfather of Evelyn and Rory; deeply regretted by his […]

Four Colonels and a Retirement Celebration

Colonel Tom Ahern, Colonel Peter Marron, Colonel Brian Monahan and Colonel Eugene Smyth, all members of the 52 Cadet Class, joined the Defence Forces in November 1975. They retire during the months of February and March 2018 having each completed over 42 years’ service. As a mark of appreciation, and in recognition of their long […]

Brig. Gen. Tom Quinlan DSM RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Thomas (Tom) Quinlan DSM of Terenure, Dublin City, and formerly of Colligan, Dungarvan, County Waterford, on Friday, 2 March 2018. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Cait, nephews John and Tom Butler, John and Gerry Quinlan, nieces Joanne and Finola Butler, Orla and Aideen Quinlan, grand nephews, […]

Comdt. Gerry and Máire Ryan RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant J.G. (Gerry) Ryan of Newbridge, County Kildare and late of Clonmel, County Tipperary. Gerry and his wife Máire (née Drohn) passed away peacefully on 19th February 2018 in the loving care of the staff and nurses of Curragh Lawn Nursing Home. Sadly missed by […]

Lt. Col. Jimmy Macken RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel James (Jimmy) Macken of Rathfarnham, Dublin and late of Granard, County Longford on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018. Jimmy passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, under the tender care of the staff of the cardiac unit in the […]

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