ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the deaths of two of our comrades: Lieutenant Colonel Paul Brownen, Clontarf and Palm Harbour, Florida, on 4th September 2016 after an illness borne with courage and good humour. Cherished husband of Pauline, adored and loving father of John and Sarah. Paul will be sadly missed by his […]
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The 2016 Veterans’ Day takes place on Saturday, 10th September in McKee Barracks, Dublin. Veterans’ Day reaches out to honour retired members of the Defence Forces and all Veterans have been invited. The Minister for Defence, the Chief of Staff and the General Staff will be in attendance. A shuttle bus service will be provided […]
ARCOIreland members will wish to note the following important upcoming events, full details of which will be posted on this website closer to their individual dates. Saturday, 10 September – Veterans’ Day, McKee Barracks. The 2016 Defence Forces Veterans’ Day will take place on Saturday, 10 September in McKee Barracks, Dublin. Veterans’ Day reaches out […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Donald A. (Danny) Flood, Derdimus, Tennypark, Kilkenny. On 18th August 2016, surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of the management and staff of Tinnypark Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Noeline and loving father of Gearóid, Deirdre, Seán, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General Charles J. McGuinn, Old Leighlin Road, Leighlinbridge, Carlow. Suddenly and peacefully on Friday, 12th August 2016. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Hilary, loving husband of Ella and much loved father to Berna & Elaine. Deeply regretted by his loving sons-in-law Len, David & Simon, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Michael (Mick) O’Byrne, of Whitehall Road, Terenure, Dublin and late of Greenane, Co. Wicklow on Tuesday, 9th August 2016. Peacefully, after a long debilitating illness in the wonderful care of Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole. Beloved husband of Gerardine and adored father of Patrick, Tara, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant David (Dave) Michael Brown, Tully Vale, Kildare Town, Kildare, on Tuesday, 26th July 2016. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughter Laura, son Alex, daughter-in-law Hai-Ni, mother, brothers, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace Reposing at Mc Wey’s Funeral Home, Abbey View, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Dave Hyland, O’Briensbridge, County Clare, on 20th July 2016, after a brave battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed by his wife Anne, daughter Caragh, sons Cian and Davet, daughter-in-law Caoimh, Cian’s fiancée Aoife, his brother Billy and sister Judy, family and friends. […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Liam O’Coinne, Taylors Hill, Galway City and formerly of Garracloon, Ballina, Co. Mayo; unexpectedly, on Friday, 15th July 2016. Loving husband of Anna and much loved father of Gillian and Susan. Very sadly missed by his wife and daughters, son-in-law Pádraig, grandsons Joe and Jack […]
Between 16th July and 20th August this year a Ceremonial Military Guard will parade every Saturday at midday (and at 9.30 am on 30th July only) at the National Memorial to Members of the Defence Forces who died in the Service of the State. Units from throughout the Defence Forces and across the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service […]