Joe Connolly is compiling a History of the Curragh Musical Society 1956 – 1979 and is looking for copies of Programmes, Photographs, and Memories from those shows. He will scan and return any material forwarded to him. Items can always be sent to Joe by e mail. Joe may be contacted by e mail at playlight@eircom.net. […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Terence (Terry) O’Brien who died on 9th January 2013 in Swansea where he had been living for a number of years. Terry was a member of the 11th Cadet Class 1937/1939. He initially served in Artillery and later transferred to Signals where he retired […]
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Jan
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Denis (Dinny) Byrne of Salthill, Galway and formerly of The Curragh, Athlone and Castlebar. On December 31, 2012, peacefully at home; dearly beloved husband of Anna and much loved father of Denise, Tommy, Fiona, Annamarie and Linda. Sadly missed by his wife, son and […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Richard (Richie) Conroy of Bray, Co. Wicklow. On Tuesday, January 01, 2013, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Kylemore Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved husband of Lyla and brother of Fr. Christopher. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, brother, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Bryan Hardwick of Dublin and formerly of Cork. On Friday, December 21, 2012. Beloved husband and best friend of Clare and loving father of Mary, Judy, Thanet and Vicky. Sadly missed by his wife and daughters, sisters Clodagh and Sally, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law […]
Brigadier General Dennis Murphy, General Officer Commanding 2 Eastern Brigade, retires from the Defence Forces on 18 January 2012. Brigadier General Murphy’s retirement presentation will take place in the Officers’ Mess, Cathal Brugha Barracks, on Thursday 12 January 2012 at 1600 hours. ARCOIreland members who wish to be associated with the presentation are requested to […]
The President and members of the Executive Committee of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers wish all members of the association and of the Defence Forces, serving both at home and overseas, a very happy Christmas and a contented and peaceful New Year.
The vast majority of military pensions are paid by what is known as ‘ Electronic Funds Transfer’ (EFT) into personal bank accounts. Under the Government’s Public Service Reform Plan, it has been decided the payment of state pensions by cheque will be phased out by mid-2013. The Department of Defence has informed us that they […]
This event has been cancelled and it is hoped to hold it early in the New Year Friends of the Curragh Museum Table Quiz Night Friday 7th December 2012 @ 2100 hrs In Lumville House Hotel Curragh Table of 4 for €20.00 Please come and bring 3 friends 1st prize: Hamper for Christmas Several runner […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Michael Wright of Dublin and Tipperary. On Thursday, 25 October 2012, at the Mater Hospital. Beloved husband of Patricia, father of Michele and grandfather of Jeff and Rachel (Murphy). Deeply regretted by his brothers, sister and family. Reposing at his daughter’s residence (Carrig-on-Bannow, Co. […]