Author Archives: William Campbell

Brig Gen Pat Daly R.I.P.

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Patrick J. (Pat) Daly, formerly of Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Peacefully, on 31st October 2013, at his home in his 93rd year. Loving and devoted husband of Pat (née McCarthy) and treasured father of Mary (deceased), Blánaid, Brian, Hugh and Jane. Sadly missed by […]

Lt. Col. Michael (Mick) Gaffney RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Mick) Gaffney. On October 19th 2013 unexpectedly at home in Montenotte Park. Dearly loved husband of Betty (nee Mulcahy) and loving father of Michael, Pat and Evelyn. Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, sister Beatrice, son in-law Kevin, daughters in-law Ruth […]

Concert: Defence Forces Training Centre

The Defence Forces Training Centre Presents a GALA EVENING OF MUSIC AND SONG FEATURING BALDONNELL SINGERS ARMY No. 1 BAND WITH PAUL LINEHAN AND EMER BARRY On Sunday 10thNovember 2013 at 8pm In St Brigid's Garrison Church, Curragh Camp PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE CURRAGH MILITARY MUSEUM AND THE CURRAGH LOURDES FUND Tickets €15 each, […]

Agenda – ARCOIreland Annual General Meeting

19th Annual General Meeting – Mckee Barracks Saturday 05 October 2013 AGENDA Opening Address by President, ARCOIreland Minutes of 18th AGM – 27 October 2012 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 Elections to Executive Committee Draft […]

Payment Date for Military Pensions

ARCOIreland members will be aware, from a previous posting on this website, that the payment arrangements for their monthly military pension will change from the current 20th of the month to the end of the month.  The Department of Defence will write to members during the month of September outlining the proposed changeover procedures.  They […]

Important Message from CAOGA

Dear Member, CAOGA is inviting applications from Officers serving and retired who are living in long-term committed relationships for a period of at least one year, who wish to admit their cohabiting partner to membership of the CAOGA Friendly Society and Group Life Assurance Scheme. This three month window has been extended to allow the […]

38th Cadet Class 50th Reunion

On the 7th October 1963 a group of young men assembled at The Cadet School, The Military College, Curragh Military Camp, to form the 38th Cadet Class of the Defence Forces. We intend commemorating this event by arranging a reunion on the 16th October 2013 in Dublin. Will any class members interested please contact Brian […]

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Minehane RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General Michael F. (Mick) Minehane of Leopardstown, Dublin and late of Bantry. On Sunday 11 August 2013, peacefully at the Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband of Maura and father of Michéal, Ann, Cathal and Niamh. Sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, […]

Payment of Military Pensions by cheque

ARCOIreland members will be aware from a previous posting on this website that Payable Orders (i.e. the payment of pensions by cheque) will be abolished from 30 August 2013 under the Public Service Reform Plan. After that date public service pensions will be paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) only and no other facility will […]

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