ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Daniel O’Shea of Templeogue, Dublin, and formerly from the Cooley Peninsula, County Louth. On July 19, 2019, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital, following wonderful care from the staff of Crumlin Home Care Services in his own […]
Yearly Archives: 2019
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Jul
Jul
Brigadier General Howard Berney, the General Officer Commanding 2 Brigade, retires from the Defence Forces on the 19th of August 2019. During his long and distinguished career, Brigadier General Berney served in a wide range of appointments, both at home and overseas. A presentation and buffet to mark Brigadier General Berney’s retirement will be held […]
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Jul
Jul
ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED COMMISSIONED OFFICERS STATEMENT – 10 JULY 2019 REQUIREMENT FOR A STATUTORY DEFENCE FORCES COMMISSION This statement from the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) is issued in solidarity with Óglaigh na hÉireann, its serving personnel and their families. In light of the prevailing remuneration, the service conditions, well-being and work-life balance experienced […]
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Jun
Jun
Notification from Department of Defence to ONE, IUNVA and ARCOIreland Re: June 2019 military pension payslips A Chairde, You may be aware that there is a problem with the monthly payslips issued this morning to military pensioners by our payroll provider NSSO (National Shared Services Office). NSSO have assured us that the correct monthly amounts […]
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Jun
Jun
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Luke Mullins of Standhouse Road, Newbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Doninga, Goresbridge, County Kilkenny and Galway Racecourse. On 21st June 2019, peacefully, in his 98th year at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his wife Rita (Ryan), son David (Lexington, Kentucky) and […]
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Jun
Jun
CYPRUS & UNFICYP RE-VISITED Advance Notice – Seeking Expressions of Interest To mark the 55th Anniversary of the first Irish military deployment to UNFICYP, McKee Officers Club is proposing to conduct an 11 day tour to Cyprus over the period 11 to 21 October 2019. The broad planning concept for this proposed tour is for […]
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Jun
Jun
On Thursday 27 June 2019, at 12 Noon, ONE (The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel/Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann) launches its annual Fuchsia Appeal at the National Memorial in Merrion Square West. The Appeal helps to fund ONE hostels for homeless veterans, to put in place preventative measures to avert homelessness, and the provision of […]
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May
May
Major General Kieran Brennan, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), retires from the Defence Forces on the 19th of June 2019. During his long and distinguished career, Major General Brennan served in a wide range of appointments, both at home and overseas. A presentation to mark Major General Brennan’s retirement will be held in the […]
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May
May
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Martin Cafferty (late of the Defence Forces Legal Service) of Woodmeadow, Dunshaughlin, County Meath and formerly of Collooney, County Sligo. Peacefully, on Saturday 4th May 2019, surrounded by his family and the staff at Kilbrew Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Martin […]
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 2019 Defence Forces Veterans Day. This will be held in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 on Saturday, 11th […]