Census 2027 will take place next year between April and May. The Central Statistics Office is now beginning to RECRUIT STAFF to help it in delivering a successful census across the country. The first campaign is to recruit Senior Managers for the Census Field Staff. These will consist of 6 Census Liaison Officers and 46 […]
Yearly Archives: 2026
08
Apr
Apr
On Easter Sunday, 5th April 2026, the President of ARCO, Major-General Maureen O’Brien DSM, attended the 110th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising at the General Post Office, in O’Connell Street, Dublin 1. The Ceremony was led by an tUachtarán, Catherine Connolly, an Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, an Tánaiste Simon Harris TD, the Minister for […]
07
Apr
Apr
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant David (Dave) O’Regan, Westport, County Mayo and Ardara, County Donegal. David passed away peacefully after a short illness bravely borne on Monday 6th April 2026, surrounded by his family at Galway University Hospital. Pre-deceased by his parents Kay (née Dobbyn) and Commandant David O’Regan, […]
05
Apr
Apr
On Wednesday, 25th March 2026, ARCO met with the Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, and Department of Defence officials at Trinity House, Dublin. ARCO was represented by its President, Major-General Maureen O’Brien, Captain (NS) Dave Barry, and Lieutenant-Colonel John Kirke. ARCO expressed its appreciation for its access to the Minister and gave a short […]
02
Apr
Apr
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel David (Dave) Griffin of Ravensdale, Dundalk, County Louth, and formerly of Ennis, County Clare. Passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Predeceased by his parents Liam and Sheila, brothers Derry, […]
30
Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Thomas F Ryan of Moore Park, Newbridge, County Kildare. Peacefully at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Friday 27th March 2026. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, son David, daughters Eimear and Aileen, daughter-in-law Nancy, son-in-law Adrian. Grandchildren Tristan, Brendan, Sarah […]
25
Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General John (Johnny) Martin, Kilcullen, County Kildare. On March 24th, 2026, peacefully at Naas General Hospital. Beloved husband of Monica and dear father of Patrick, Lieutenant-Colonel John (62 Cadet Class), Therese and Enda. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, sisters Towser and Patsy, […]
24
Mar
Mar
For the information of members, the Defence Forces Tribunal has given notice that it will commence public hearings on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 1000 hrs. The notice has been published on the Tribunal’s website (https://www.toidf.ie/) and may be accessed at: https://www.toidf.ie/app/uploads/2026/03/NOTICE-OF-COMMENCEMENT-OF-PUBLIC-HEARINGS.pdf
07
Mar
Mar
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. […]
02
Mar
Mar
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 […]