Yearly Archives: 2026

Lt Col Pat Muldoon RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Muldoon (Pádraig Ó Maoldúin) Baile an tSagairt, An Spidéal, Contae na Gaillimhe and formerly of Castleblayney, County Monaghan. In the early hours of Friday, 6th March 2026, Pat died peacefully in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side. […]

Capt Mick Mulcahy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Mulcahy, Blackrock, County Dublin and formerly Listowel, County Kerry. On Thursday, 26th February 2026, peacefully, at Newtownpark Nursing Home. Dear husband to Agnes and loving father to Conor and Ronan. Sadly missed by his brother Joe, sister-in-law Shelagh, daughter-in-law Fiona, nieces Fiona and […]

Comdt Ciaran Leonard RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Ciaran Leonard, of Shankill and Sandymount, County Dublin, and formerly of Hong Kong and Singapore. Ciaran died on Friday, 27th February 2026, at the Blackrock Clinic, surrounded by his children and “best man” Brendan. Beloved husband of the late Pat and brother of Paul […]

Col Willie Phillips RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel William X (Willie) Phillips, peacefully, on Tuesday, 24th February 2026 in the Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road, Dublin 14 (D14 C7W2). Willie’s funeral service will take place at the Residence on Monday, 2nd March 2026 at 11 am, to which former comrades in the […]

Comdt Tim McFadden RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Timothy (Tim) McFadden of Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin and formerly of Currahubbach, County Sligo. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 22nd February 2026. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor. Adored dad of Bevin, Sally-Anne and Fergus, and loving grandad of his […]

NUI Maynooth Conference – Intertwined Histories of the Irish Border

Commandant Rory Finegan, a member of our Association and Deputy Director, Centre for Military History & Strategic Studies at NUI Maynooth, has asked us to pass on information about a forthcoming conference at the university. Invisible Lines, Intertwined Histories of the Irish Border, compares and analyses differences in the scale, type and evolution of issues […]

Important Notice: Payroll Self-Service Access Fully Restored

Our posting of 28th January 2026 refers: https://arcoireland.com/national-shared-services-office-portal-offline/ ARCO members should note that access to the Payroll Self Service has now been fully restored for all National Shared Services Office (NSSO) customers. This means that members, who use the online payroll service portal, can again access their Pension Payslips electronically. As the full self‑service functionality […]

Lt Col Jim Dawson RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Saturday, 7th February 2026, of Lieutenant-Colonel Jim (Séamus) Dawson, South Circular Road, Limerick, late of Bishopstown, Cork and Cappa, Kilrush, County Clare. Peacefully and unexpectedly, at Áras Chois Fharraige, An Spidéal, in his hundredth year. Beloved husband of the late Nellie and the late Margaret […]

Lt Col Jim McCarthy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel James (Jim) McCarthy, Celbridge, County Kildare. On Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Audrey, much-loved father of Nicola, Ben, Alison and Sean and a devoted grandfather of Sam, Roxi, Conor, Holly, Olivia […]

Capt Pat Nolan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Pat Nolan Boreenmanna Road, and formerly of Nolan’s Newsagents, Shandon Street, Cork City. On Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, unexpectedly, but peacefully at the Cork University Hospital. Beloved brother of Seán (John), loving brother-in-law of Helen, adored uncle of Caroline. Sadly missed by his loving […]

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