ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Michael (Mick) Dunne of Newlands, Mullingar, on October 30, 2021 (peacefully) in the care of the staff and nurses of the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar. Greatly missed by his devoted wife Marjorie and children Fiona, Michael Jnr. and Alison, grandchildren Mia, Shay and Ross, […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
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Oct
Oct
Phillip Quinlan, a member of the ARCO Excom, will undertake a series of challenges each day from 1st to 11th November in parallel with his Ernst & Young colleagues in the United Kingdom who will be raising funds for veterans’ groups as part of their Remembrance Day initiative. Phillip will post short videos and updates […]
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ARCO AGM The Association’s 27th AGM took place in virtual format, by means of electronic communications technology (Zoom), on 01 October 2021. For an overview of the AGM, please download here. Officers’ Reports Reports were presented by the President: Brig Gen Paul Pakenham, the Secretary: Col Brendan McAndrew, the Treasurer: Col Brian Monahan, and the […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain John McSweeney of Killiney, County Dublin, and late of Patrick’s Road, Limerick City. On October 11th, 2021, peacefully at home with his family at his side. Beloved husband and best friend of Pauline (née Greaney) loving father of Mairead, Gráinne and Eoin. Sadly missed […]
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Oct
Oct
Comdt Joe Fallon DSM (Retd) has recently published a book titled ‘Green Cap and Blue Beret’. His book provides an account of his family background and his service in the Defence Forces, covering both military and non-military events at home and overseas. Joe’s wide range of appointments gave him direct contact with senior military and […]
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Oct
Oct
Pensions and pension related issues remain a key focus of the EXCOM’s endeavours on behalf of the members of ARCO. On 28 September 2021, following a request from the EXCOM in advance of ARCO’s Annual General Meeting, Finance Branch of the Department of Defence provided a comprehensive update on the current position and time-frame for […]
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Sep
Sep
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Frank O’Reilly of Mornington, County Meath and formerly of Ballintemple, Cork City. On September 26th, 2021, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family and friends. Predeceased by his parents and brother Denis. Loving husband to Rita and dad to Cillian and […]
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Sep
Sep
ARCO hosted a Webinar on Military Transition Programmes on 26th August as part of its outreach programme, The Guest Speakers were: Michelle Osborne, a Royal Airforce Veteran, Executive Director Head of Emerging Talent and Military Veterans Affairs at JP Morgan Chase & Co, Eoin Rochford (80 Cadet Class), Product Controller, Goldman Sachs, and, Dan Barter, […]
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Sep
Sep
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Dan Mulligan, Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, County Longford, who died peacefully on the 11th of September 2021, in the care of the nursing staff at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Madge, brother Frank (USA), sisters Anne (USA) and Peggy. Deeply regretted by his wife […]
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Sep
Sep
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel James Henry (Jim – J.H.) Murphy of Drumcree Court, Kildare Town, Kildare. Father of the late Conor. Peacefully at home on Saturday, 11th September 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maud, children Harry, Roísín and Peter, grandchildren Oisín, […]