On 24 June 1994, ARCOIreland was launched in the Constitution Room of the Shelbourne Hotel, followed by a reception in Dublin’s Mansion House. As such, 2019 marks the Association’s 25 years of steadfast service to the Defence Community. The Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence, Mr Paul Kehoe TD, marked the event by sending […]
Yearly Archives: 2019
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Oct
Oct
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Maurice Walsh of Ballintemple, Cork and Fermoy. On October 14, 2019, peacefully, at Cork University Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Frances (nee Crotty) and loving father of Fionnuala, Clíona, Shane and Sláine. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sister Nancy, brother Sean, […]
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Oct
Oct
On 24th June 1994, the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) was formally launched in the Constitution Room of the Shelbourne Hotel, followed by a reception in Dublin’s Mansion House. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its foundation, the Association is hosting a reception in The Stephen’s Green Club, 9, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, […]
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Sep
Sep
Established in 1976, the National Federation of Pensioners Associations (NFPA) has twenty Pensioners Associations, including ARCOIreland, currently affiliated to it. These represent in the region of 29,000 pensioners. The Federation includes Pensioners from the Public Service, Semi-State Bodies and from Private Industry. NFPA aims to protect and promote the interests of pensioners and retired persons. […]
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Sep
Sep
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Douglas (Dougie) Mc Manus of Forster Street, Galway City and late of Circular Road, Swinford, County Mayo. On Wednesday 18th September 2019, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at ‘An Teaghlach Uilinn’ nursing home, Moycullen, County Galway; predeceased by his brother […]
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Sep
Sep
At a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin, on 11 September, President Michael D. Higgins presented the Defence Forces Values Awards. The awards are given to serving or retired Defence Forces personnel whose conduct exemplifies the standards of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity expected of members of the Defence Forces. To read […]
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Sep
Sep
NOTICE TO MEMBERS ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED COMMISSIONED OFFICERS 25th Annual General Meeting – McKee Barracks 1130hrs, Friday, 04 October 2019 AGENDA: Opening Address by President, ARCOIreland Minutes of 24th AGM – 05 October 2018 President’s Report Report of the Hon. Secretary Report of the Hon. Treasurer to include Audited Accounts Report of the Hon. Membership […]
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Aug
Aug
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Noel Langan of Station Road, Balla, County Mayo and formerly of Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, County Kildare. On 17th August 2019, suddenly but peacefully, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Dearly loved and loving father of Ruth and the late David and Mark. Cherished “Pop” of […]
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Aug
Aug
Following the dignified Respect and Loyalty Parades in both Dublin and Cork, a similar parade is taking place in Galway on Saturday, 10 August 2019. According to the organisers, the key objective of the parade is to publicly highlight the unsatisfactory pay, and service conditions, pertaining to personnel of the Defence Forces. In the context […]
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Jul
Jul
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General F. K. (Kevin) Murphy of Salthill, County Galway and Newbridge, County Kildare, a member of 20 Cadet Class (1946 – 1948) who served as both Quartermaster General and Adjutant General of the Defence Forces. Unexpectedly and peacefully on Sunday 28th July 2019. Beloved […]