ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Sister Emily McDonagh, Army Nursing Service, of Tomany, Kylebrack, Loughrea, County Galway and formerly of The Curragh Camp, County Kildare. Emily passed away peacefully, on Friday, 29th May 2026 surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the Staff of Portumna Retirement Village. […]
Monthly Archives: May 2026
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May
May
The AIB Community €1 Million Fund for 2026 is now open for nominations. ARCO encourages its members to nominate ONE for an allocation from this Fund to help finance its vital work for veterans. ONE supports Irish veterans by the provision of accommodation in its Veterans Homes. It also provides Veterans with Mental Health advice […]
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May
May
Listen to STANDEASY on Spotify. Stand Easy is a podcast about Ireland’s defence, security, and place in a changing world. Hosted by retired Irish Naval Service Commander Tony Geraghty, it explores how Ireland manages its national security, from defence policy and neutrality to the institutions behind it. The podcast can be accessed on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcGefC5zQKHQHUWYD4JyE […]
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May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant John Young, of Kilmacud, Dublin, on 22nd May 2026. John died peacefully, in his 92nd year, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at the Leopardstown Park Hospital and Blackrock Hospice Community team. Predeceased by his beloved wife Breda. […]
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May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on 5th May 2026 unexpectedly at his home, of Lieutenant-Colonel Nicholas Stephen (Nicky) O’Connor, late of Summerseat Close, Clonee, County Meath, and formerly of Arklow, County Wicklow. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother Joseph, sister-in-law Pat, nephews, nieces, extended family, Defence Forces comrades, and […]
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May
May
Colonel Fred O’Callaghan died on 5th October 2024, aged 96 (https://arcoireland.com/col-fred-ocallaghan-rip/). Fred, who kindly donated his body to the University College Dublin School of Medicine, will now be laid to rest on Saturday, 2nd of May at 11am in Shanganagh Cemetery, County Dublin. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam