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 […]
Monthly Archives: October 2026
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]