ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Pearse McCorley of Moore Avenue, Newbridge, County Kildare. On 13th February 2022 (peacefully) at The Hermitage Clinic, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his five children, nine grandchildren, sister, extended family, relatives and friends. May Pearse Rest In Peace – […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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The Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Simon Coveney T.D., has today, (9th February 2022), welcomed the publication of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. LINK TO THE REPORT The Minister said: “This report proposes significant changes for the Defence Forces and Defence provision in Ireland. The report poses […]
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An interesting position has been advertised on the publicjobs.ie website. The Department of Defence is recruiting an Assistant Secretary, Defence Capability (People). In the context of the recently released Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces, this could be a very interesting if not challenging appointment. LINK TO THE JOB ADVERTISMENT If interested members […]
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Holistic Approach to Addressing Instability and Insecurity by Paul Amoroso in Counter-IED Report Winter 2021/22 Paul Amoroso’s paper, in the latest edition of the Counter-IED Report, will be of interest to our members and indeed to a wider audience. The link to Paul’s paper is HERE. While many will acknowledge the rationale in approaching security […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant John T A (Terry) McNulty of Terenure, Dublin; Greenmount, Dingle, County Kerry; and Roscrea, County Tipperary. On 12th January 2022 (peacefully) at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of Ann and loving father of Aidan, Siobhan, Ciara and Eileen. Sadly missed by his […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commander Patrick Adrian (Pat) O’Mahony (Padraig Ó Mathúna) of Raheny, Dublin and formerly of Castleisland, County Kerry. On 7th January 2022, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Carmel, father to Shane, Fiona, Sinéad and Deirdre. Sadly […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General Jack Kissane, Salthill, Galway and formerly of Killomeroe, Lisselton, County Kerry. On Wednesday, 5th January 2022, peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family. Pre-deceased by his first wife Mary (née Hassett), brothers Fr. Michael, Edward, Richie and sisters Mary and […]
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ARCOIreland’s Officers and Executive Committee extend New Year’s Greetings to its members, to their extended families, and to all those who supported the Association during 2021. Keep Protected, Keep Safe and Keep in Contact. Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir Happy New Year to you all Executive Committee December 2021
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On Christmas Eve, António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, announced the appointment of Major-General Michael Beary DSM (Retd), a member of 50 Cadet Class of the Irish Defence Forces, as Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) in Yemen and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee. He succeeds Lieutenant-General Abhijit […]
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ARCOIreland’s Officers and Executive Committee extend Christmas Greetings to its members, to their extended families, and to all those who supported the Association in the advancement of its objectives during 2021. Keep Protected, Keep Safe and Keep in Contact. Le gach dea-ghuí don Nollaig agus don Athbhliain With best wishes for Christmas and the New […]