ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel John (Johnny) Costelloe of Castleknock, Dublin and formerly of Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. On September 25th, 2016, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Mount Hybla Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Jill and dear father of Enda, Dermot, Eimear, Cormac and Niamh […]
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On 15 September, Mr Paul Kehoe TD, Minister responsible for Defence, launched The College: The Irish Military College, 1930 – 2000, by Colonel Tom Hodson, in Collins Barracks Dublin. Since its establishment in 1930, the Irish Military College has had a vital influence, not only on the Defence Forces, but on the nation itself. […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Coleman Goggin, on Thursday, 15 September 2016. The Dingle native followed the footsteps of his brother Paddy, who died recently, into the Cadet School in 1954 and was a member of the 29th Cadet Class. Coleman was the first officer to be appointed as […]
ARCOIreland WREATH LAYING CEREMONY GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE – FRIDAY, 7 0CTOBER 2016 Introduction The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) will conduct a formal and solemn Wreath Laying Ceremony in the Garden of Remembrance on Friday, 7 October 2016, commencing at 1200hrs. The ceremony will remember, honour and commemorate the participants in the 1916 Easter […]
ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED COMMISSIONED OFFICERS 22nd Annual General Meeting – McKee Barracks 1130hrs, Friday, 14th October 2016 AGENDA Opening Address by President, ARCOIreland Minutes of 21st AGM – 02 October 2015 President’s Report Report of the Hon. Secretary Report of the Hon. Treasurer to include audited A/Cs Report of the Hon. Membership Secretary Appointment of Auditor […]
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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 […]
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, […]