ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Con Power, Derrypatrick House, Summerhill, County Meath. Peacefully, on Sunday 3rd November 2024, at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Margaret, dear father of Robert and Elizabeth and doting grandfather of Emma. Lovingly remembered by his […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Joseph (Paschal) McCann of 2 The Avenue, Graigavern Lodge, Ballybrittas, County Laois and formerly of Kildare and Kilkenny. Patrick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, 29th October 2024. Predeceased by his wife Joan (Cogley). Sadly missed by his loving […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Michael (Mick) Tallon of Moanfin, Arcadia, Athlone, County Westmeath and formerly of Griffith Avenue, Dublin. Michael passed away peacefully on 13th October 2024 surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of Moate Nursing Home. Predeceased by his […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Fred O’Callaghan, at the age of 96, of Cloneen Road, Deansgrange, Dublin, on 5th October 2024 in the tender care of Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Predeceased by his brother Jimmy and survived by his sisters Joyce and Dympna, brothers Ralph and Brendan. Fred […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Joe Lynch of Blackwater Vale, Monaghan Town. On Sunday 6th October 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Cavan General Hospital. Joe is predeceased by his wife Maureen and by his brothers, Jim and Paddy. Joe […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO has been informed by Pensions Section that it plans to include the benefit of the 1st October 2024 increase in pensions, under the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026, in the November 2024 payroll (for the vast majority of pensioners). If this is not possible, it will be paid in the December 2024 payroll. […]
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Sep
Sep
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Andrew Brady, The Willows, Allenwood, County Kildare and formerly of Tully West, Kildare Town on Tuesday, 24th September 2024. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Captain Deirdre (Carbery – 81 Cadet Class), his adored daughter Ella, his heartbroken parents Esther and Jim, brother Conor, […]
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Sep
Sep
Book now for the Defence Forces Annual Gala Concert which takes place in the National Concert Hall on Saturday, 19th October 2024 at 8 pm. Booking is at (01) 4170000 or through the NCH website at www.nch.ie Defence Forces Bands and special guest soprano Kelli-Ann Masterson will combine for an evening of military favourites and […]
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Sep
Sep
In response to feedback received, the Defence Forces Tribunal’s legal team has prepared a document that addresses Frequently Asked Questions. The FAQs are available on the Tribunal’s website at: https://www.toidf.ie/faqs/
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Sep
Sep
Due to a severe weather alert this ceremony has been cancelled. The annual Defence Forces Veterans Day will take place on Sunday, 29th September at 1200 hours in McKee Barracks Dublin. All Defence Forces Veterans are welcome. To demonstrate solidarity with Óglaigh na hÉireann during these challenging times, the Executive Committee strongly encourages ARCO […]