ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Ronald J (Ronnie) McPartland of Howth County Dublin and formerly of Drumshanbo, County Leitrim on 16th November 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Patricia and loving father […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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On 13th November 2025 ARCO received the following communication from the Office of Veteran Affairs, Support Services & Veteran Affairs Branch of the Department of Defence: As you are no doubt aware, the Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry has recently made Disclosure Orders against the Minister for Defence and the Chief of Staff. I thought […]
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On Saturday, 8th November 2025 the Annual Commemoration Ceremony for those who died in the Niemba Ambush took place in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin. The ceremony, which was organised by the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE), commenced with Mass in the Garrison Church and was followed by a wreath laying ceremony. Our President, Major-General […]
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Further to our posting of 5th November on the Establishment of an Office of Veterans Affairs, the President of ARCO has received this letter from Mr Simon Harris TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence. ARCO has played an active part in bringing the process to this point. An agreed Veterans Policy now needs to be […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel William (Bill) Egar, Bishopscourt, Cork and late of Mourneabbey, Mallow and Skibbereen. On November 7th, 2025, in the gentle, affectionate, and attentive care of the staff of Saint Claire’s Ward of Saint Finbarr’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late […]
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On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD, announced that the Government had approved the establishment of an Office of Veterans Affairs. The Office is a recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces and a commitment in the current Programme for Government. It will be based within […]
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On Friday, 31st October 2025, the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD, carried out the ministerial review of 127 Infantry Battalion which will shortly deploy as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The review was held in Custume Barracks, Athlone. Our President, Major-General Maureen O’Brien DSM (Retd.), represented ARCO […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Tim O’Donoghue of Ashburton, Model Village, Tower, Cork and formerly Kenmare, County Kerry. On October 29th, 2025, Tim unexpectedly, passed away at home. Beloved son of the late Ted and Mona O’Donoghue and son-in-law to Ted and the late Nuala Kent. Loving husband of […]
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ONE has launched a Buy A Veteran A Coffee campaign to coincide with its Fuchsia Appeal 2025 in support of Homeless Veterans. The Organisation recently announced details of Phase 2 of its Veteran Home Expansion Plan (See our posting: https://arcoireland.com/phase-2-of-ones-home-expansion-plan/) ARCO members can help with the funding of this vital project in a meaningful way […]
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The President, Chairperson, and Board of Directors of the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel have invited ARCO members to attend the 64th Annual Mass and Wreath Laying Ceremony to honour our comrades who lost their lives in the service of peace at Niemba, Congo on 8th November 1960. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, […]