A Date for your Diary The President, Chairperson, and Board of Directors of the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel have invited ARCO members to attend the 65th Annual Mass and Wreath Laying Ceremony to honour our comrades who lost their lives in the service of peace at Niemba, Congo on 8th November 1960. The ceremony […]
Yearly Archives: 2026
08
Oct
Oct
ARCO is pleased to highlight the fact that serving officers of the Reserve of Officers (First Line), commonly known as the First Line Reserve, once again form part of the Association’s membership. This development reflects the enduring connection between retired Permanent Defence Force (PDF) officers and their continuing contribution to national defence through reserve service. […]
06
Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Brendan Smyth, Creig an Chéirín, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, County Galway. Peacefully, surrounded by family in the care of SignaCare Nursing Home, Bunclody, County Wexford. Predeceased by his adoring wife Imelda, his parents Denis (Wolfhill) and Pauline (Mullingar), his stepfather James (Mullingar) and his […]
04
Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Adrian (AJ) Mullowney, French Furze Grove, Kildare Town, and formerly of Naas, County Kildare. Peacefully, on 2nd October 2026, at home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Phyllis and son Brian. AJ will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Denise, son Owen, son-in-law Shane, […]
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Sep
Sep
Book now for the Defence Forces Annual Gala Concert which takes place in the National Concert Hall on Saturday, 17th October 2026 at 8 pm. Booking is at (01) 4170000 or through the NCH website at www.nch.ie Defence Forces Bands and special guest West End Star, Molly Lynch will combine for an evening of military […]
16
Sep
Sep
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant (Naval Service) Mark Causer, late of Wilton, Cork City and owner of The Clock Shop, Magazine Road. Mark passed away peacefully, on September 12th, 2026, after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his parents Edna and Frank, infant sister Susan, brother-in-law John Oliver and sister-in-law […]
15
Sep
Sep
ARCO members have been invited to this year’s Defence Forces Veterans’ Day. The ceremony takes place on Friday, 25th September 2026 commencing at 1230hrs in McKee Barracks, Dublin. To demonstrate solidarity with Óglaigh na hÉireann during these challenging times, the Executive Committee strongly encourages ARCO members to attend. Veterans’ Day reaches out to honour retired […]
13
Sep
Sep
The 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO) will be held at 1100 hrs, on Friday 9th October 2026, in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Formal notification of the AGM has been forwarded to members. Members are encouraged to attend this important event in ARCO’s annual calendar. The AGM […]
02
Sep
Sep
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Patrick (Pat) Earley, 18 The Glebe, Donegal Town on Monday, 31st August 2026. Beloved husband of Catherine, and father of Paul and Shane. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen and Maura, his nieces, nephews, extended family, Defence Forces comrades and friends. Predeceased by his […]
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Aug
Aug
Census 2027 will take place next year between April and May. The Central Statistics Office is currently recruiting staff to help it in delivering a successful census across the country. The first campaign to recruit Senior Managers for the Census Field Staff has been completed (See our posting of 9th April 2026: https://arcoireland.com/census-2027-senior-manager-competition/). The next […]