Author Archives: William Campbell

Capt. Fachtna Young RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Fachtna Young, late of Ballybrack, County Dublin and formerly of Dunmanway, West Cork on December 15, 2018 (peacefully) in Annabeg Nursing Home. Beloved husband of both the late Pat and Elisa, loving father of Patrice, Liam, James, Sean, Ceada, Annemarie and Giselle. Sadly missed […]

Comdt. Brian McKevitt RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Brian McKevitt of The Old Schoolhouse, Dundalk Street, Carlingford. At the Mater Private Hospital on 26 November 2018, peacefully, with his family. Very deeply regretted by his beloved wife Denise, sons Páraic, Domhnall and Brian, daughter Áine, daughters in law Nathaile, Audrey and Sheila, […]

ARCOIreland Information Brief – Contributory Pension Scheme for Spouses and Children

  The Contributory Pension Scheme for Spouses and Children is a scheme which provides pensions for the spouse and/or dependent children of an officer, or the dependent marital children of an officer who dies in service, or after qualifying for pension.  There are two Contributory Spouses and Children’s Pension Schemes: The Original Scheme and the […]

Col. Jim Mortell RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel James (Jim) Mortell of Stamullen, County Meath and late of Charleville, County Cork. On 13 November 2018, peacefully, in the care of St Gladys’ Nursing Home, Harold’s Cross. Beloved father of the late Erika. Very sadly missed by his loving family, sons David and […]

Redesigned Website – Department of Defence

Since October 2015, all Defence Forces pensions from the Department of Defence are paid by the Payroll Shared Service Centre (PSSC).  The PSSC is responsible for processing monthly pensions and for making all statutory and voluntary deductions. Under the tab “What We Do”, the recently redesigned Department of Defence website includes information on pension issues such as: Occupational […]

Comdt. Paddy Fitzgerald RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Paddy Fitzgerald of Fairview, Dublin (peacefully) on November 5th, 2018 at the Mater Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Eileen and loving father of Elaine, Gerard, Jeannette, Fiona, Anthony and the late Patrick. Devoted grandad to Jennifer, Melissa, Robert, Nicole, Christopher and Alannah (Healy), […]

Capt. Colm Moriarty RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Colm Moriarty of Howth, County Dublin. Peacefully, on November 2nd, 2018, after a short illness, in the care of Beaumont Hospital and surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Ann; Very sadly missed by his loving children Barry, Ciara, Kevin and […]

Capt. Jim Brady RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain James B. (Jim) Brady, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin. On the 1st November, 2018, at Rathmore Park, Raheny, peacefully after an illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of Pearl and loving father of Larry, Nicola, Declan, Fergal, Conleth and Etáin. Sadly missed by his family, his […]

Retirement – Maj Gen Mick Beary

Major General Mick Beary retired recently from the Defence Forces after almost 45 years service. During his career he served in a wide variety of units and appointments. At home these included: School Commandant of the Command and Staff School, Director of Training, Commandant of the Military College and General Officer Commanding 2 Brigade. His […]

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