Author Archives: William Campbell

Lt Col Fergus Marshall RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Fergus Marshall, Ennis County Clare, and Mullingar County Westmeath, on 31st July 2023 at University Hospital Kerry. Predeceased by his beloved wife, June Marshall (née Travers) and brothers Frank and Eddie. Sadly missed by his loving children Paul, Hugh, Fergus Jnr, David and Rosanne, […]

Capt Hugh O’Neill RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Hugh O’Neill of Market Square, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, W91K5F1, on 30th July 2023, in the loving care of the staff of the Ardeen Cheshire Nursing Home, Shillelagh County Wicklow. Adored husband of Áine, and father of Aaron, Megan, Cian, Niall, and Ella. He […]

Lt Col Ultan Lyons RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Ultan Lyons, Ballyroan Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. On Tuesday, 18th July 2023, peacefully, in the wonderful kind care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Home. Beloved husband of the late Constance (Connie), loving dad to Martine and Monica, much loved grandad of Kathy, […]

Comdt Frank Kelly RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Frank Kelly, The Parade, Bastion Court, Connaught Street, Athlone, County Westmeath and formerly of The Curragh, County Kildare on 12th July 2023. Pre-deceased by his brother Brendan. Sadly missed by his son Aidan and daughter Susan, daughter-in-law Roxana, grandchildren Emma, Matilda, Finnley and Jack, […]

ARCO Submission to the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

The Consultative Forum on International Security Policy, which held its public sessions at three different locations across four days in June 2023, was designed to start a discussion on Ireland’s foreign and security policy. It aimed to build a deeper level of understanding of the threats faced by the State, including in areas such as […]

Military Career Transition to the Civil Service

Register for ARCO’s Panel Discussion “Military Career Transition to the Civil Service” in the Cedar and Cypress Rooms UCD, Belfield, on 26th July, 1830 – 2100, via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/military-career-transition-to-the-civil-service-tickets-672888195707?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on Military Career Transition to the Civil Service, hosted by the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO). This […]

Capt Larry Hayes RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Laurence (Larry) Hayes, Cappanuke, Cappamore, County Limerick. On 3rd July 2023, peacefully, at the University Hospital Limerick surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, son Ronan, daughter Sarah, Ronan’s partner Michelle, son-in-law Shane, his beloved grandchildren Rachel, Sorcha and […]

Capt Des Ringrose RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Desmond (Des) Ringrose of Grove Paddock, Blackrock, County Dublin on June 26th 2023. Dearly beloved husband of the late Bernice. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Belmont Nursing home. Amazing father of Aidan, Niall, Louise, Jean, and David. He will be sadly missed […]

ARCO meeting with An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence

An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, accompanied by the Secretary General and senior staff of the Department of Defence, held a consultative meeting with ARCO, represented by the President and Vice President as well as representatives from ONE and IUNVA in the Department of An Taoiseach on 14 June 2023. This was […]

Capt Shane Ashe RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Shane Ashe, Barr na Sráide, Ballyheigue/ Dromkeen West, Causeway, County Kerry and formerly of Newbridge, County Kildare. On Monday 12th June 2023, suddenly, in the exceptional care of the staff of Bons Secours Hospital, Tralee. Predeceased by his father Matt, he will be sadly […]

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