ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Peter Conran of Naas, County Kildare and formerly Corbally, Limerick who passed peacefully at home on 24th June 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a short illness, courageously fought. Peter will be forever loved and greatly missed by his heartbroken wife Janet, adoring […]
Yearly Archives: 2026
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Jun
Jun
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Hugh O’ Neill, Kill-Saint-Anne, Castlelyons, and formerly of Cobh, County Cork. Hugh passed away peacefully on Sunday 21st June 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his daughter Niamh (Marshall). Beloved husband of Nuala (nee Lynskey), much loved father of Shane, […]
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Jun
Strategic Narratives in Ireland’s Defence Forces ARCO has been asked by Dr John Hogan, from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, to circulate its members with a request to participate in a research study titled ‘Strategic Narratives in Ireland’s Defence Forces’ which he is leading. The project investigates […]
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Jun
Jun
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Father Gerard (Gerry) Dowd S.D.B., The Bungalow, Yellow Road, Aughamuckey, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny on 11th June 2026, surrounded by his family, in the wonderful care of the Staff at Castlecomer District Hospital. Pre-deceased by his father Bill, brother Liam, nephew Lorcan, aunts and uncles. Gerard […]
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Jun
June Pension Increase Pensions Section intends to include the benefit of the 1st of June 2026 increase in pensions, under the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026, for the vast majority of military pensioners in the June payroll. This is a general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% and […]
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May
May
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. […]
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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 […]