ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Pat (K.P.) Griffin, of Glanmire, Cork and formerly of Kilrush, County Clare. On May 26th, 2024, peacefully, at the Cork University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Mary (née Sullivan), much loved father of Niamh, Eilís, Fiona, Ciaran, Aisling and […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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May
May
Members will be aware from our posting of 2nd May 2024 that Pensions Section has stated it is planned to include the benefit of the 1st January 2024 increase in pensions, under the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026, in the May 2024 pension payment. This is an increase in Pay of 2.25% or €1,125, […]
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May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth (Ken) Kelly, (ARCO Secretary 2005 to 2009) on Wednesday, 8th May 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving partner Brigid (Flavin), his children Sinead and Alan, grandchildren Aoife, Imogen, Camille, and Christian, daughter-in-law Lara, son-in-law […]
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May
May
Pensions Section of the Department of Defence has forwarded this NOTE to ARCO in relation to the pension increases due under the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026. We have already provided our members with comprehensive information on this Agreement, especially in our posting of 5th February 2024 (https://arcoireland.com/public-service-agreement-2024-2026/). Pensions Section’s note states that it […]
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May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Tuesday 30th April 2024, of a serving officer of Óglaigh na hÉireann, Lieutenant Conal Sheeran, Two Mile, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Westmeath. Predeceased by his grandparents Frank and Kathleen Brennan (Claremorris) and Dessie Sheeran (Moate). Adored by his heartbroken parents Commandant Frank (53 Cadet Class) and Imelda, […]
01
May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aidan Martin of Elkwood, Ballyroan, Dublin and formerly of Knockvicar, County Roscommon. Peacefully, On 30th April 2024, in the care of Ryevale Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Nora, cherished dad of Enda and Elaine, and caring grandad of Grace, Isabel, George, Henry, Ben, Alice, […]
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Apr
Apr
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Father Willie Walsh, Kilmeedy, County Limerick, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Carrigoran House, Newmarket-on- Fergus on the 28th April 2024. Former Chaplain to the Forces, Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, and former Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, […]
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Apr
Apr
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Patrick (Paddy) Trears, Castleknock and formerly of Cork City who passed away peacefully on 28th April 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Very sadly missed by his family, Mary, John, Tony, Mairead, Niamh, Patrick, Kevin and Brendan, his many grandchildren Liam, Aidan, […]
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Apr
Apr
The following are the funeral details for Lieutenant-Commander Martin Clifford, whose passing we have just received word of. ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Commander Martin Clifford of Carrigaline, County Cork, and formerly of Dalkey, County Dublin. On April 23rd, 2024, peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in […]
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Apr
Apr
On foot of an invitation from the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers made a written submission on 5th March 2024 to the Committee. This was part of the consultation phase on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023. This is the SUBMISSION […]