ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Patrick D. Goggin of Glenageary, County Dublin and late of Dingle, County Kerry. Peacefully on June 20th, 2016 in St Michael’s Hospital, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Muriel and loving father of Jennifer, Erika and Ursula. Sadly missed by his […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members that Lieutenant General David (Dave) Francis Stapleton DSM, former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, died peacefully at his home on Monday, 13 June 2016 with his family by his side. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maureen, son David, daughters Jennifer, Barbara and Aimee, sons in law […]
An information meeting for ARCOIreland members will take place in the Officers’ Mess, Cathal Brugha Barracks, at 1130 hrs on Friday, 17 June. Coffee will be available from 1100 hrs. The Executive Committee will update members on matters of broad interest in relation to Association matters. Please indicate your intention to attend, by return, to […]
Members of ARCOIreland will have information needs, from time to time, in relation to a wide range of areas that come under the responsibility of state and other bodies. These include social welfare benefits, education grants, the administration of a deceased person’s estate, tax and investment issues, marriage and other relationships, consumer rights, pensions, domestic […]
Col Mick Meehan's retirement lunch takes place in Ceannt Officers’ Mess, Defence Forces Training Centre, (1330 for 1400 hrs) on Thursday, 2nd June. Members of ARCOIreland who wish to attend or send messages should contact the Mess Manager, Captain Marie Carrigy, at 045/445061 or e-mail marie.carrigy@defenceforces.ie
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General David (Dave) Taylor of Galway. On 28th April 2016, peacefully, surrounded by his family and the staff of Maryfield Nursing Home. Brother of the late Michael. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Orla, sons Conal and Neil, sisters Helen, Rhona, Jennifer and […]
Congratulations to Commandant Victor Laing, formerly officer in charge of Military Archives, who was conferred with the Degree, Honoris Causa, of Doctor of Laws by University College Dublin on Monday, 25 April 2016. The ceremony was part of UCD’s celebration of the Decade of Centenaries. Those who were also conferred with honorary degrees on this […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant William (Billy) O’Hanlon, Dunlavin, County Wicklow and formerly of Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare, on Tuesday, 19th April 2016. Suddenly at home. Loving son of Sarah and adored father of David and Sarah. Will be lovingly remembered by Maeve, his daughter-in-law Jane and grandchildren Tom, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Jeremiah Brendan (Jerry) O’Connor, former GOC Air Corps, of Templeogue, Dublin and late of Drumlusk, Sneem, Co. Kerry. On 13 April 2016, peacefully in Tallaght Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Bridget (Dotie), much loved father of Helen, Pat and Diarmuid and adored […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on 13th March 2016, of Lieutenant Colonel Bill O’Riain, Rathfarnham, Dublin and late of Ballyhooly, Co Cork. Peacefully, after an illness bravely borne, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Saint Vincent’s Private Hospital. Much loved husband of Kathleen (nee Gillick) […]