GOAL has contacted the Defence Forces in relation to the expansion of its international team in Sierra Leone and Liberia as it scales up its programmes in these countries. GOAL has enquired if retired members of the Defence Forces would be interested in volunteering for this mission. The positions most suited are those relating to […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Padraig (Paddy) Brophy, The Elms, Cutbush, Curragh, County Kildare. On Sunday 26th October 2014, peacefully, at the Blackrock Clinic. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Loreto, daughters Seosaimhín and Sorcha, son Padraig, daughter-in-law Caroline, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Siofra, Senan, Laura and Jack, brothers, sisters, […]
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The family and friends of Captain Joseph Patrick (Joe) Finucane, a former Engineer Officer in the Defence Forces who died on 27 September 2014 in Sydney, Australia, have organised a memorial Mass in the Church of The Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, Dublin 16, at 1000hrs on Tuesday 28 October. Joe was a loving husband to Dorothy and a dearly beloved […]
We frequently receive enquiries from ARCOIreland Members about their CAOGA benefits. CAOGA has a very comprehensive website which provides all of this information at http://caoga-defenceforces.com/ The following however is a very brief summary of the main benefits:
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Stephen (Steve) Lyons, Carton Court, Maynooth, Co. Kildare & late of Rocklands, Ferrybank, Waterford. On October 2nd 2014, surrounded by his loving family & friends, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Predeceased by his partner Una, deeply regretted by Claire, his loving sons Ruán & Cormac, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Niall Callanan of Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. On September 24, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary Bernadette (Dolly) and wonderful Dad to Mairead (Lane), Edel, Patricia, Niall and Colm. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sister Mona (Stanton), brothers […]
20th Annual General Meeting in Mckee Barracks on Friday 03 October 2014 at 1130 hrs AGENDA 1. Opening Address by President, ARCOIreland 2. Minutes of 19th AGM – 05 October 2013 3. President’s Report 4. Report of the Hon. Secretary 5. Report of the Hon. Treasurer to include audited […]
ARCOIreland members will be aware from a previous posting that the Government has decided to establish a Payroll Shared Service Centre (PSSC) for the Civil and Public Service. The PSSC, which will be under the control of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, aims to consolidate and integrate payrolls from the 18 payroll centres […]
The September 2014 issue of RELATE, the Journal of Developments in Social Services, Policy and Legislation in Ireland, contains everything you need to know about water charges for domestic users. Click HERE to access a copy.
SINCE its establishment in 1930 the Irish Military College has had an important influence on not only the Defence Forces, but arguably on the nation. Its history has not yet been written. Colonel Tom Hodson (Retd) is currently researching, with the intention of publishing, such a history. The story is intriguing. From its early predecessor, […]