ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel John Campbell, Carrigaline, County Cork and formerly of Blackrock, Dublin. On November 8th, 2026 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the Staff at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. Beloved husband of Teresa (née Darcy) devoted father of John, […]
Yearly Archives: 2026
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Patrick (Pat) Goddard, Beaumont, Dublin on October 23rd, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont hospital and previously in the care of the staff at The Residence, Carton. Cherished husband of Sheila and loving dad to Paul and Brian. Sadly missed by […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain John Julian (Jack) O’Donnell of Sutton and formerly of Homefarm Road, who passed away peacefully on 25th October 2026 surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Grainne and loving father of Clíona, Ciara, […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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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. […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Tuesday 6th October 2026, 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]