The Curragh Military Museum is well worth a visit by the history buffs among us or as part of a great family day out. The following information will help with the planning. Opening Times Monday – Thursday 0930hrs – 1500hrs Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays Curator Lt Col Des Healy E-Mail des.healy@defenceforces.ie curraghmilitary.museum@defenceforces.ie […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Raymond F. Swan, of “Ashdene”, Standhouse Road, Newbridge, Kildare. On Friday, 30 September 2011, peacefully at Naas Hospital. Beloved husband of Elsie and brother of the late Desmond. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters Deirdre, Louise and Catherine, son Raymond, sons-in-law, brother […]
A problem has arisen with Pension Section in Galway in respect of the new Group Life Assurance Plan effective 01 September, 2011. Some retired members have been deducted incorrect amounts. Please be assured that the matter is receiving our full attention and that any anomalies will be addressed in next month’s pension cheque. We […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Noel O’DWYER of Rathcoole, Co. Dublin and Waterford. On Saturday, September 17, 2011. Peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, at home. Sadly missed by his loving wife Jean, daughter Siobhán, son Ciarán, daughter-in-law Kate, son-in-law Fergus, grandchildren […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Tadhg Ó Cuill (Quill), Army Ordnance Corps, of Ashleigh Drive, Cork City, Cork On Saturday, September 17, 2011. Late of the Lough. Reposing in the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor with removal Monday evening, 19 September, at 6.15pm to […]
Irish Aid is hosting an Overseas Volunteering Fair in the Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, 27-31 Upper O'Connell St., Dublin 1 on Saturday 1st October. The Volunteering Fair will run from 11am to 4pm including information stands with over 25 long and short-term volunteering organisations participating. There will be presentations from participating organisations every half hour starting at 11am. For further information, please […]
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A.R.C.O. regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Commander Henry L. (Harry) Henry of Dublin and formerly of Cork. On September 10, 2011 peacefully at St. James’s Hospital. Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, children and grandchildren, extended family and friends.
NOTICE TO A.R.C.O. MEMBERS The 17th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) will be held in the Auditorium, Defence Forces School of Catering, Mc Kee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, on Saturday 1st October 2011 at 1130 hours AGENDA Opening Address by President, ARCOIreland Minutes of 16th AGM held […]
Defence Forces Annual Gala Concert Saturday 20 October 8 pm National Concert Hall Defence Forces Bands and special guest soprano Orla Boylan will combine for an evening of military favourites and popular arias. The highlight of the year for all military band enthusiasts. The proceeds of the concert are donated to the Defence Forces Benevolent […]
Contact details for Retained CAOGA Members Members of ARCOIreland who are also Retained Members of CAOGA will have received a letter from that organisation about the launch of a new website. In order to communicate more efficiently with its membership a database of e-mail addresses and personal phone details (home and mobile) is being […]