As a recognised organisation within the Defence Community, ARCO represents retired commissioned officers whose collective service represents a repository of knowledge and experience in leading the Defence Forces through demanding operational environments both at home and overseas, and through dynamic internal reorganisations and reforms. ARCO offers this expertise in support of the Commission’s deliberations. ARCO […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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On 01 February, ARCO requested from the Department of Defence: Information on the mechanisms by which Defence Forces personnel who retired prior to 28 February 2012, and whose annual military pensions (excluding Public Service Pension Reduction) is now less than the equivalent rank or grade, will receive the 2% increase in their respective military pensions […]
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ARCO’s Objectives Whereas significant progress has been made in recent years on our Membership Campaign, on our Mentoring and Networking Projects, on our Website, coupled with the launching of our Social Media Platforms, the subject of Pensions remains a key objective of our Association. Independent Public Service Commission Report Arising from the Independent Public Service […]
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Richmond are looking for a Head of Supply Chain. Details are HERE.
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If you are a member of ARCOIreland and have recently changed your email address from the Eircom provider, or for any other reason, please contact our Membership Secretary via this LINK to advise him of your new email address. Include your service number when doing so for verification purposes. Almost 750 of our members now receive texts […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain John (Jack) Phelan of Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly and proudly of Doneraile, County Cork, who passed away on Wednesday, 17th February 2021, peacefully in his 94th year, in the wonderful care of Belmont House Nursing Home after a full life, well lived. A […]
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During its AGM, held on 02 October 2020, ARCO formally launched its support for the Defence Forces Monitoring Programme. Reinforcing ARCO’s motto Camaraderie Through Service, and the Association’s outreach programme with serving officers, this mentoring initiative reciprocates the investment and experiences accruing from service in the Defence Forces. ARCO members are now invited and encouraged […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Thomas (Murt) Clancy of Dublin, Rosslare, County Wexford and Kilnaboy, County Clare. On 11th February 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Deservedly mourned by his loving wife Aileen, children Brian, Emer, Niamh, Grainne, Conor and Orla. Sadly missed also by sons and daughters-in-law, […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Thomas (Tom) McNally, of Lusk, County Dublin and formerly of Drogheda, County Louth. On February 1st, 2021, peacefully, at Lusk Community Unit. Sadly missed by his loving wife Rita, daughter Susan, son-in-law Patrick, brothers Peter and Aidan, sisters Ann, Cathy, Yvonne, Zita and Maeve, […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Des Hearns, on 27th January 2021, peacefully, in Cork University Hospital. Late of Dalkey, the Curragh, Dungarvan and Tenerife. Son of Richard (Dick) and Clare (both deceased), brother to deceased Barry, Dorothy and Colm (Ollie). Dearly missed by his partner Maire and his […]