NOTICE TO MEMBERS ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED COMMISSIONED OFFICERS 25th Annual General Meeting – McKee Barracks 1130hrs, Friday, 04 October 2019 AGENDA: Opening Address by President, ARCOIreland Minutes of 24th AGM – 05 October 2018 President’s Report Report of the Hon. Secretary Report of the Hon. Treasurer to include Audited Accounts Report of the Hon. Membership […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Noel Langan of Station Road, Balla, County Mayo and formerly of Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, County Kildare. On 17th August 2019, suddenly but peacefully, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Dearly loved and loving father of Ruth and the late David and Mark. Cherished “Pop” of […]
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Following the dignified Respect and Loyalty Parades in both Dublin and Cork, a similar parade is taking place in Galway on Saturday, 10 August 2019. According to the organisers, the key objective of the parade is to publicly highlight the unsatisfactory pay, and service conditions, pertaining to personnel of the Defence Forces. In the context […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General F. K. (Kevin) Murphy of Salthill, County Galway and Newbridge, County Kildare, a member of 20 Cadet Class (1946 – 1948) who served as both Quartermaster General and Adjutant General of the Defence Forces. Unexpectedly and peacefully on Sunday 28th July 2019. Beloved […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Daniel O’Shea of Templeogue, Dublin, and formerly from the Cooley Peninsula, County Louth. On July 19, 2019, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital, following wonderful care from the staff of Crumlin Home Care Services in his own […]
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Brigadier General Howard Berney, the General Officer Commanding 2 Brigade, retires from the Defence Forces on the 19th of August 2019. During his long and distinguished career, Brigadier General Berney served in a wide range of appointments, both at home and overseas. A presentation and buffet to mark Brigadier General Berney’s retirement will be held […]
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ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED COMMISSIONED OFFICERS STATEMENT – 10 JULY 2019 REQUIREMENT FOR A STATUTORY DEFENCE FORCES COMMISSION This statement from the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) is issued in solidarity with Óglaigh na hÉireann, its serving personnel and their families. In light of the prevailing remuneration, the service conditions, well-being and work-life balance experienced […]
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Notification from Department of Defence to ONE, IUNVA and ARCOIreland Re: June 2019 military pension payslips A Chairde, You may be aware that there is a problem with the monthly payslips issued this morning to military pensioners by our payroll provider NSSO (National Shared Services Office). NSSO have assured us that the correct monthly amounts […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Luke Mullins of Standhouse Road, Newbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Doninga, Goresbridge, County Kilkenny and Galway Racecourse. On 21st June 2019, peacefully, in his 98th year at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his wife Rita (Ryan), son David (Lexington, Kentucky) and […]
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CYPRUS & UNFICYP RE-VISITED Advance Notice – Seeking Expressions of Interest To mark the 55th Anniversary of the first Irish military deployment to UNFICYP, McKee Officers Club is proposing to conduct an 11 day tour to Cyprus over the period 11 to 21 October 2019. The broad planning concept for this proposed tour is for […]