ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Egan, late of the Ordnance Corps and Templeogue, Dublin 6W. Peacefully, on 31st December 2019, in the wonderful care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Marie, much loved dad of Kevin, Fionnuala, Sinéad, Fergus and […]
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Happy New Year to all members of ARCOIreland and to the wider Defence Forces Community. The Defence Forces have complied a comprehensive end of year review of their Operational, Training and Educational Activities for 2019, both at home and overseas. To download the Review, circulated by the Defence Forces Press Officer, please click here.
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ARCOIreland’s Officers and Executive Committee extend Christmas Greetings to its members, to their extended families, and to those who supported the Association in the advancement of its objectives during 2019. Le gach dea-ghuí don Nollaig agus don Athbhliain With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
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ARCOIreland’s submission in October 2013 informed the consultation process during the elaboration of the White Paper on Defence. ARCOIreland actively participated in a symposium hosted by the Minister for Defence in May 2015. The White Paper on Defence was approved by Government in July 2015. Paragraph 7.7 of the White Paper on Defence includes the […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Patrick (Pat) Begley, 2 Retreat Park, Athlone, Westmeath. Peacefully, on Thursday the 12th December 2019. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen and son Padraig. Sadly missed by his loving son Denis, daughters Deirdre, Maeve, Mary, Nuala and Patricia, sister Phil Henderson (Dublin), in-laws, grandchildren […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Martin O’Donnell, a member of 28 Cadet Class (1953-1955), River Court, Newbridge, County Kildare. On November 22, 2019, peacefully, after a short illness at Naas Hospital with his loving family by his side. Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, sons Shane and […]
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Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Information Note ARCOIreland is a proactive member of the Alliance of Retired Public Servants. Following a request from the Alliance, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has provided an Information Note in relation to the amelioration of the Public Service Pension Reduction, and the application of the pension […]
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The Association’s 25th AGM took place in McKee Barracks, Dublin on 04 October, with the kind permission of the military authorities. The draft minutes will be circulated, in due course. To view a Report on the AGM download here. Officers’ Reports Reports were presented by the President, Brig Gen Paul Pakenham (Retd), the Hon Secretary: […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Phelim Connolly, a member of 20 Cadet Class (1946-1948), of Coolmine Woods, Dublin 15, on October 30th, 2019. Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Dalkey. Beloved husband of the late Ena (Philomena) and dear father of […]
2019 marks ARCOIreland’s 25 years of steadfast service to the Defence Community. On 24 June 1994, the Association was formally launched in the Constitution Room of the Shelbourne Hotel, followed by a reception in Dublin’s Mansion House. Among the Founding Fathers were: Col Kevin Hanley, Col Jim Fagan, Lt Col Frank Neill, Lt Col Jackie […]