ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Desmond (Des) Johnston of Naas, County Kildare on 7th July 2026. Peacefully, at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary and loving dad of Paul and Des. Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife and sons, grandchildren Melissa, […]
Monthly Archives: July 2026
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Congratulations to the nine members of 64 Naval Service Cadet Class who were commissioned on 24th June 2026. Our Vice President, Captain (NS) David Barry, represented ARCO at the ceremony and presented the ARCO award for best cadet to Sub Lieutenant Aiden Weber-Hobbs, and was photographed with the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Rossa Mulcahy, the […]
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On Wednesday, 24th June 2026, the Marching Out Ceremony took place for Saint Bricin’s Military Hospital. ARCO was represented by its President, Major-General Maureen O’Brien DSM. DCOS (Sp), Major-General Colm Ó Luasa was the senior serving officer attending. It was a sad occasion for many of those attending as they had served there for decades. […]