ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Thomas F Ryan of Moore Park, Newbridge, County Kildare. Peacefully at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Friday 27th March 2026. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, son David, daughters Eimear and Aileen, daughter-in-law Nancy, son-in-law Adrian. Grandchildren Tristan, Brendan, Sarah […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General John (Johnny) Martin, Kilcullen, County Kildare. On March 24th, 2026, peacefully at Naas General Hospital. Beloved husband of Monica and dear father of Patrick, Lieutenant-Colonel John (62 Cadet Class), Therese and Enda. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, sisters Towser and Patsy, […]
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For the information of members, the Defence Forces Tribunal has given notice that it will commence public hearings on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 1000 hrs. The notice has been published on the Tribunal’s website (https://www.toidf.ie/) and may be accessed at: https://www.toidf.ie/app/uploads/2026/03/NOTICE-OF-COMMENCEMENT-OF-PUBLIC-HEARINGS.pdf
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Muldoon (Pádraig Ó Maoldúin) Baile an tSagairt, An Spidéal, Contae na Gaillimhe and formerly of Castleblayney, County Monaghan. In the early hours of Friday, 6th March 2026, Pat died peacefully in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side. […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Mulcahy, Blackrock, County Dublin and formerly Listowel, County Kerry. On Thursday, 26th February 2026, peacefully, at Newtownpark Nursing Home. Dear husband to Agnes and loving father to Conor and Ronan. Sadly missed by his brother Joe, sister-in-law Shelagh, daughter-in-law Fiona, nieces Fiona and […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Ciaran Leonard, of Shankill and Sandymount, County Dublin, and formerly of Hong Kong and Singapore. Ciaran died on Friday, 27th February 2026, at the Blackrock Clinic, surrounded by his children and “best man” Brendan. Beloved husband of the late Pat and brother of Paul […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel William X (Willie) Phillips, peacefully, on Tuesday, 24th February 2026 in the Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road, Dublin 14 (D14 C7W2). Willie’s funeral service will take place at the Residence on Monday, 2nd March 2026 at 11 am, to which former comrades in the […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Timothy (Tim) McFadden of Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin and formerly of Currahubbach, County Sligo. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 22nd February 2026. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor. Adored dad of Bevin, Sally-Anne and Fergus, and loving grandad of his […]
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Commandant Rory Finegan, a member of our Association and Deputy Director, Centre for Military History & Strategic Studies at NUI Maynooth, has asked us to pass on information about a forthcoming conference at the university. Invisible Lines, Intertwined Histories of the Irish Border, compares and analyses differences in the scale, type and evolution of issues […]
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Our posting of 28th January 2026 refers: https://arcoireland.com/national-shared-services-office-portal-offline/ ARCO members should note that access to the Payroll Self Service has now been fully restored for all National Shared Services Office (NSSO) customers. This means that members, who use the online payroll service portal, can again access their Pension Payslips electronically. As the full self‑service functionality […]