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 […]
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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. […]
The Defence Forces Training Centre presents a Gala Evening of Music and Song On Sunday, 4th November at 8 pm in St. Brigid's Church, Curragh Camp. The Baldonnel Singers, the Army No. 1 Band and special guests Paul Linehan and Lorraine Nolan will combine for an evening of military and popular favourites. The evening […]
ARCOIreland members should be aware of a possible pitfall in changing their Health Insurance Provider. If you are contemplating a switch to a new provider you should ensure, before you finalise any such move, that your new cover will not be affected by a lack of recognition by the new provider of your past cover; […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Mary Jo O’Sullivan-Macklin (58 Cadet Class). On 12 September 2012, peacefully, after a short illness, borne with dignity and courage, in the loving care of the staff of Cork University Hospital. Beloved wife of Pádraig and devoted mother of Christian, predeceased by her father […]
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 […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General Patrick J. (Pat) Carroll. On Monday, 13 August, in his 94th year; dearly beloved husband of the late Imelda and exceptional father to Bryan (Scotland), Liam (Limerick), Pat (London), Mary Kingston, Maeve Carroll and Anne Ó Máille; sadly missed by his loving daughters […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Dermod John (Clar) Coffey of Clontarf, Dublin. On Saturday, 11 August, in the excellent care of the Mater Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his nieces Ann and Catherine, nephews Shay and Carl, sister-in-law Therese, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. […]
The Public Service Pensions Act was debated at Committee Stage and has been passed by the Oireachtas. (You may view the act via the following link): http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2012/en/act/pub/0037/index.html As members of ARCOIreland will be aware from previous postings, a number of issues contained in the original Bill were a cause for concern. Efforts were successful in […]