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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Feb
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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 […]
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Jan
Jan
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Terence (Terry) Higgins of Rochestown, Cork and formerly of Cobh, County Cork. On January 25th, 2021, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mount Desert. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Kaye), predeceased by his brothers Kevin, Oliver, Brian […]
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Jan
ARCO members will be interested to see that The Houses of the Oireachtas Service, on the proposal of the Taoiseach, is running a competition to select the best qualified candidate with the required knowledge, skills, and attributes to meet the requirements of the role of Captain of the Guard of the Houses of the Oireachtas. […]
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Jan
Jan
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme The vaccination programme for COVID-19 has begun. However, as members will have seen in the media, it is not possible for everyone to get the vaccine at the same time. The vaccine will be made available to different groups of people at different times, depending on priority. The estimated time frame when […]
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Jan
Jan
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Anthony T. S. (Tony) Murphy of Knocklyon, Dublin, and formerly of Dundalk, County Louth. On 7th January 2021, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Declan, Karen, Aidan, Dara, […]
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Jan
Jan
On 07 January 1961, the Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Seán McKeown was appointed Force Commander of the United Nations Operation in the Republic of the Congo: Opération des Nations Unies au Congo (ONUC). Commanding a UN force of 19,828 personnel, Lt Gen McKeown established the Katanga Command, and served during Operation Rumpunch, […]
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Dec
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 2020. Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir Happy New Year to you all Executive Committee 31 December 2020