Eleven retired officers (former cadets of the 37th Cadet Class) travelled to Washington on the 23nd November, 2013 to commemorate their presence there in 1963 as a Guard of Honour at President Kennedy’s funeral in Arlington Cemetery. They were accompanied by a colour party of five senior cadets drawn from the current 89th Class under […]
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On the 23nd November, 2013 eleven former members of the 37th Cadet Class of the Defence Forces, that formed a Guard of Honour at the graveside of President John F. Kennedy in Washington in 1963, will travel to Washington to commemorate the event. They will be accompanied by a colour party of an officer, five […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General James (Jimmy) Kelly, of Broadway Park, Blanchardstown and formerly of Templemore, Co. Tipperary. On 17 November 2013, peacefully, at James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of the late Aileen and dear father of Aidan, Nuala, Gráinne, Kevin and the late Diarmuid. Sadly missed […]
On 16 July, 2013, the Department of Defence launched its Green Paper on Defence, which is available on the Department’s website. The aim of the Green Paper is to stimulate debate on Defence Issues and to focus attention on policy issues that the new White Paper should address. The associated consultative process commenced with the […]
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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 […]
IRISH SENIOR CITIZENS PARLIAMENT PROTEST RALLY Against Attacks on Senior Citizens in Budget 2014 TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2013 Assembling 1.00pm to 1.15pm DÁIL ÉIREANN MOLESWORTH STREET, DUBLIN 2
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]