Author Archives: William Campbell

ONE Annual Fuchsia Appeal

  On Thursday 27 June 2019, at 12 Noon, ONE (The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel/Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann) launches its annual Fuchsia Appeal at the National Memorial in Merrion Square West.  The Appeal helps to fund ONE hostels for homeless veterans, to put in place preventative measures to avert homelessness, and the provision of […]

Retirement – Major General Kieran Brennan

Major General Kieran Brennan, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), retires from the Defence Forces on the 19th of June 2019. During his long and distinguished career, Major General Brennan served in a wide range of appointments, both at home and overseas. A presentation to mark Major General Brennan’s retirement will be held in the […]

Lt. Col. Martin Cafferty RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Martin Cafferty (late of the Defence Forces Legal Service) of Woodmeadow, Dunshaughlin, County Meath and formerly of Collooney, County Sligo. Peacefully, on Saturday 4th May 2019, surrounded by his family and the staff at Kilbrew Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Martin […]

Defence Forces Veterans Day, 11 May 2019

The Executive Committee of ARCOIreland has accepted an invitation on behalf of its members from the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, DSM to attend the 2019 Defence Forces Veterans Day.  This will be held in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 on Saturday, 11th […]

Respect and Loyalty Parade Cork, 4 May 2019

In September 2018, the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) released a Statement of Concern on the serious deterioration of the service conditions, and the depletion of strategic defence capabilities in the Defence Forces.  Link to Statement of Concern. ARCOIreland’s stated position on these significant issues remains relevant.  Of particular concern to ARCOIreland, is the […]

Lt. Col. Chris Browne RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on Monday 22nd April 2019, of Lieutenant Colonel Christopher (Chris) Browne of Johnstown, Naas, County Kildare and formerly of the Medical Corps. Beloved son of the late Maisie and Dr. Dominick Browne. Grandfather of the late Daniel and Cormac. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, […]

Brig. Gen. Paddy Keogh RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Patrick (Paddy) Keogh of 50, Rockbarton Park, Salthill, Galway. On Wednesday, 27th March 2019, peacefully, beloved husband of Carmel and much loved father of Orla, Cathal, Caimin and Shane. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter and sons, sisters Siobhan, Marguerite, Carmel and Colette, […]

Col. Hugh O’Connor RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Hugh O’Connor, Friary View, Kildare Town, County Kildare and formerly of Kanturk, County Cork. On 11th March 2019 after a short illness borne with great dignity, courage and humour, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of St. […]

Maj. Gen. Liam Prendergast RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General Liam Prendergast of Walshestown, Newbridge, County Kildare on 10th March, 2019. Peacefully, in his 97th year, in the loving care of the staff at Lourdesville Nursing Home, County Kildare. Loving husband of the late Kay. Sadly missed by his loving children Barbara (Teehan), […]

Retirement – Major General Kevin Cotter

Major General Kevin Cotter, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Support), retires from the Defence Forces on the 1st of April, 2019. During his long and distinguished career, Major General Cotter served in a wide range of appointments, both at home and overseas. A presentation to mark Major General Cotter’s retirement will be held in the […]

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