CAOGA (Cumann Árachais Oifeagach an Gnáth Airm) has circulated its members by email about a Webinar on Health Insurance it is holding on 27th January 2026. We reprint below this notification for the information of those CAOGA members who might not have received it. Dear CAOGA member With the support of Cornmarket, CAOGA will be […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Commander Jack Hickey, The Anchorage, Cobh, and Haulbowline, County Cork. Peacefully, on Saturday 17th January 2026, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Lane) and much-loved father of Ken, Colm, Alan, Aiden, and Jack. […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Philip Brunkard of Clondalkin, Dublin 22, and formerly Luby Road, Inchicore. Passed away peacefully on 11th January 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Doreen and much-loved father to John, Philip, Conor and Keith. Philip will be sadly missed and […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Brendan McCann of Greystones County Wicklow and formerly of Kilkenny City. Brendan passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday 25th December. Predeceased by Christeen his beloved wife and best friend of 48 years and much-loved father of Patrick, Hughna, Claire […]
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This is the LINK to ONE’s Christmas Newsletter 2025 which will be of interest to all ARCO members. The Newsletter provides an update on its Veteran Homes, Veteran Support Centres and Officers, its Mental Health Support System and its Strategic Plan (ONE75). The Newsletter also contains the contact details of the principal mental wellbeing support […]
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Our website posting of 9th December 2025 refers (https://arcoireland.com/defence-forces-information-notice-toidf/). A further communication has been received by ARCO from the Defence Forces Liaison & Coordination Office for External Oversight Body & Tribunal of Inquiry as follows: Further to our recent e mail to you containing an internal notice for DF members concerning the Tribunal of Inquiry […]
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The following communication has been received by ARCO from the Defence Forces Liaison & Coordination Office for External Oversight Body & Tribunal of Inquiry: I have been asked by the Chief of Staff to share our internal Defence Forces Notice regarding attending the DF Tribunal of Inquiry with you for your information and awareness. Attendance […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Eugene Lavelle, Cartron, Kinvara, Galway. Peacefully on 7th December 2025 after a long illness. Pre-deceased by his brother Kieran. Beloved husband of Carole and dearly loved father of Aonghus and Eoghan. Sadly, missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Luke, James, and Éabha, daughters-in-law […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Robert (Bob) Tweedy of Monkstown, County Dublin on 1st December 2025. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock. Beloved husband of Anne (Wedick) and adored father of Lynda, Anne and Robert. He will be sadly missed […]