ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant John Burke, The Elms, 4 Kevinsfort, Strandhill Road, Sligo Town F91AX6X and formerly of Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. On April 20th 2025, peacefully at North West Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents T.P. and Eileen, twin brother Oliver, sister Marie and […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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Apr
Apr
The following are the funeral details for Commandant John Nolan, whose passing we have just received word of. ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant John Nolan of Rathfarnham Dublin, peacefully, on Monday 31st March 2025, after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents David and Katherine and his brother David, […]
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Apr
Apr
The following are the funeral details, together with links to rip.ie, of four retired officers who died over the last year. Regretfully, ARCO only received word of their passing recently. Captain Kevin Daly RIP Captain Kevin Daly of Sandycove, London, and Cyprus, died on 30th April 2024 in his 94th year. Kevin was husband of […]
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Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Brendan Kenny of Arconagh, Naas, County Kildare, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at home on Sunday, 23rd March 2025. Pre-deceased by his father Michael. Brendan is deeply missed by his devoted wife Claire, his loving daughters Síne, Eilis and Cera, his mother […]
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Mar
Mar
ARCO has been informed by Pensions Section that it plans to include the benefit of the 1st March 2025 increase in pensions, under the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026, in the March payroll. This is scheduled for payment on 28th March 2025. This is a general round increase in annualised basic salary for all […]
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Mar
Mar
This morning, Saturday 8th March 2025, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris TD presented the sisters of Private Billy Kedian from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, with his posthumous Distinguished Service Medal – With Honour, at a very moving and emotional ceremony in Dún Uí Mhaolíosa. ARCO was represented by our President, Major-General Maureen O’Brien DSM […]
04
Mar
Mar
It has been announced that Brigadier-General Rossa Mulcahy, currently Assistant Chief of Staff, is to be the new Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Óglaigh na hÉireann. His appointment comes at a critical time for the Defence Forces and for this country. The Executive Committee of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers sends congratulations to […]
03
Mar
Mar
Here is a request that will interest our members, and on which many will hold strong views. Commandant Amy Colclough, who hails from a well-known military family, is completing her MA in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies at Maynooth University as part of her Joint Command and Staff Course. Her thesis subject is “Has the […]
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Feb
Feb
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael O’Driscoll, Castleowen, Blarney, County Cork and formerly of Annamoe Road, Dublin. On February 25th, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Monica, loving father of Frances and Eleanor, and brother of Nola, Geraldine, Sheila and the […]
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Feb
Feb
The following are the funeral details for Captain Michael Connolly, whose passing we have just received word of. ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Connolly, The Bungalow, Coolduve, Kilmurry, and formerly of Ballincolllig, and Dublin. On 13th February 2025, peacefully at his residence. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Finn) […]
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