The 30th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO) will be held at 1100 hrs, on Friday 11th October 2024, in the Ante-Room of the Officers Mess, Headquarters 2 Brigade, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Formal notification is being forwarded to members. Members are encouraged to attend this important event […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Richard (Dick) Irwin of Glounthaune and Ballymacoda, County Cork and Rathcoole, County Dublin. On August 16th 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the excellent care of the staff at Marymount Hospice. Beloved husband of Margaret (née Grimes), loving father of Helen, […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Aidan O’Leary, of Cashelmara, Salthill, Galway and formerly of Beaumont, Dublin. Predeceased by his father, Bill. It is with deep sadness that Aidan’s family share the news of his death, unexpectedly and suddenly whilst on holiday on Tuesday, 6th August 2024, surrounded by his […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General Gerry McNamara, Árd-na-Gaoithe, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, Galway, and formerly of Shantalla Place, Galway. Predeceased by his parents John and Patricia and siblings Seán and Mary. Gerry died at Galway University Hospital after an illness bravely borne and with his family by his side on […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Traolach Sweeney Caherdaniel, County Kerry and formerly of Newbridge, County Kildare who passed away as the result of a tragic road traffic accident on Thursday 11th July 2024. Survived by his wife Ena Sweeney (nee Kelly, Myshall, Co. Carlow), his daughter Aislinn, his son […]
In July 2023 the Government approved the establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry, pursuant to the provisions of the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2004, to examine a range of matters pertaining to the effectiveness of the complaints processes within the Defence Forces. The Tribunal delivered its Opening Statement at a public sitting […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Barry Studdert, of College Park, Newbridge and formerly of Clareville, Wilton Road, Cork City on 9th July 2024. Predeceased by his parents Bridie and Martin, sister Ann (Gowing), and brother Michael. Sadly, missed by his loving wife Frances, children Niamh, Brian, Órla, Úna, Emer, […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel John Hughes, Terenure, Dublin 6, peacefully on 21st June 2024, in the presence of his loving family and in the excellent care of the staff of Beacon Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Evelyn and son Karl. Father of Ronan, Dervila, Norman and Paula. He […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Martin Reidy, Hodson Bay, Kiltoom, Athlone, County Roscommon and formerly The Windmill, Cloughjordan, County Tipperary on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, peacefully, under the loving care of the staff at Roscommon Hospice. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and niece Ellen Moylett. Martin will […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Francis (Frank) Fleming of Dundrum, Dublin on 28th May 2024 (peacefully) in his 98th year in the exceptional care of Simpsons Hospital, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his loving wife Philomena. He is survived by his children Marese (Cooney), Ciara (Maloney) and Conor, […]