ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel John A. Ryan, Raheny, Dublin 5 on Sunday, 29th December 2024. Predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan, in 2023. He will be very sadly missed by his son Michael and heartbroken daughter Helen, Michael’s partner Kristen, nephews, nieces and children of […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Martin Flanagan, Montree, Athlone. Peacefully, on Saturday 28th December 2024, in the company of his loving family, in the Galway Clinic, supported by the wonderful staff that cared for him during his time there. Predeceased by his infant daughter Tina and his brother Colm. […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Felix (Brendan) O’Callaghan, Setanta, Doylesfort Road, Dundalk, County Louth. Felix passed away peacefully on Thursday, 19th December 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home in Setanta after an arduous, valiantly fought battle. Felix will be forever loved and missed by his devoted wife […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Roger O’Shea, Julianstown, County Meath, and formerly of Naas and County Dublin. Passed away peacefully at his home on December 10th, 2024, aged 75 years, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his baby daughter Jennifer, parents Nora and Colonel Tadhg (Deputy Judge Advocate […]
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The Department of Defence has provided The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers with the following information: The National Shared Services Office (NSSO), the payroll provider for military pensions, has been advised by PTSB that there was a delay in processing the payment of the November military pension payments due to be lodged to those members […]
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ARCO has been contacted by the UCD Institute of Food and Health. The Institute is launching a new research study which aims to improve wintertime Vitamin D status among older adults. The study runs for 10 weeks, and they need adult volunteers, who are 65 years and over, to take part. Volunteers will be asked […]
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ARCO has received correspondence from the Defence Forces Tribunal informing it of a final extension, to 16th December 2024, of the closing date for the submission of statements. A notice to this effect has been placed on the Tribunal website: https://www.toidf.ie/
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Tuesday 19th November 2024, of Lieutenant-Commander Patrick (Paddy) Kavanagh, Rushbrooke Terrace, Cobh, County Cork. Husband and best friend of Breda, much loved father of Hazel, Cormac, Hugh, Gráinne, Oona, Patricia, and Moira. Father-in-law of John, Al, Gary, Matt, Brian and Catherine, adored grandad of Eoin, […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Father Desmond (Des) Campion, Chaplain to the Forces at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, County Cork. On November 16th, 2024, peacefully, in the presence of his friends and family and in the wonderful care of the Bon Secours Hospital. Beloved son of the late May and […]