On Wednesday, 26th July 2023, ARCO hosted a Panel Discussion on Military Career Transition to the Civil Service at the Cedar and Cypress Rooms in the UCD University Club. This successful event, in our networking and outreach programmes, attracted a large and diverse audience of both retired and serving Defence Forces personnel, as well as […]
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On Sunday, 30 July 2023, representatives of ARCO attended the Rededication of the National Army Monument in Glasnevin Cemetery, honouring personnel of the National Army who died during the Civil War, June 1922 – April 1923. An Taoiseach, Mr Leo Varadkar T.D., the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., and the Chief […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Fergus Marshall, Ennis County Clare, and Mullingar County Westmeath, on 31st July 2023 at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his beloved wife, June Marshall (née Travers) and brothers Frank and Eddie. Sadly missed by his loving children Paul, Hugh, Fergus Jnr, David and Rosanne, […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Hugh O’Neill of Market Square, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, W91K5F1, on 30th July 2023, in the loving care of the staff of the Ardeen Cheshire Nursing Home, Shillelagh County Wicklow. Adored husband of Áine, and father of Aaron, Megan, Cian, Niall, and Ella. He […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Ultan Lyons, Ballyroan Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. On Tuesday, 18th July 2023, peacefully, in the wonderful kind care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Home. Beloved husband of the late Constance (Connie), loving dad to Martine and Monica, much loved grandad of Kathy, […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Frank Kelly, The Parade, Bastion Court, Connaught Street, Athlone, County Westmeath and formerly of The Curragh, County Kildare on 12th July 2023. Pre-deceased by his brother Brendan. Sadly missed by his son Aidan and daughter Susan, daughter-in-law Roxana, grandchildren Emma, Matilda, Finnley and Jack, […]
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The Consultative Forum on International Security Policy, which held its public sessions at three different locations across four days in June 2023, was designed to start a discussion on Ireland’s foreign and security policy. It aimed to build a deeper level of understanding of the threats faced by the State, including in areas such as […]
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Register for ARCO’s Panel Discussion “Military Career Transition to the Civil Service” in the Cedar and Cypress Rooms UCD, Belfield, on 26th July, 1830 – 2100, via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/military-career-transition-to-the-civil-service-tickets-672888195707?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on Military Career Transition to the Civil Service, hosted by the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO). This […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Laurence (Larry) Hayes, Cappanuke, Cappamore, County Limerick. On 3rd July 2023, peacefully, at the University Hospital Limerick surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, son Ronan, daughter Sarah, Ronan’s partner Michelle, son-in-law Shane, his beloved grandchildren Rachel, Sorcha and […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Desmond (Des) Ringrose of Grove Paddock, Blackrock, County Dublin on June 26th 2023. Dearly beloved husband of the late Bernice. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Belmont Nursing home. Amazing father of Aidan, Niall, Louise, Jean, and David. He will be sadly missed […]