Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Capt Eddie McNulty

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Thomas Edward (Eddie) McNulty, Clonard Lawns, Sandyford Road, Dublin and formerly of Ballydevitt, County Donegal. On April 30th, 2025, at Saint Vincent’s University Hospital. Husband of Vera and much-loved father of Dennis, Edward and James. Eddie will be forever missed by his sons, their […]

Comdt John Burke RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant John Burke, The Elms, 4 Kevinsfort, Strandhill Road, Sligo Town F91AX6X and formerly of Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. On April 20th 2025, peacefully at North West Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents T.P. and Eileen, twin brother Oliver, sister Marie and […]

Comdt John Nolan RIP

RIP

The following are the funeral details for Commandant John Nolan, whose passing we have just received word of. ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant John Nolan of Rathfarnham Dublin, peacefully, on Monday 31st March 2025, after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents David and Katherine and his brother David, […]

Recently Deceased Comrades

RIP

The following are the funeral details, together with links to rip.ie, of four retired officers who died over the last year. Regretfully, ARCO only received word of their passing recently. Captain Kevin Daly RIP Captain Kevin Daly of Sandycove, London, and Cyprus, died on 30th April 2024 in his 94th year. Kevin was husband of […]

Capt Brendan Kenny RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Brendan Kenny of Arconagh, Naas, County Kildare, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at home on Sunday, 23rd March 2025. Pre-deceased by his father Michael. Brendan is deeply missed by his devoted wife Claire, his loving daughters Síne, Eilis and Cera, his mother […]

Capt Michael O’Driscoll RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael O’Driscoll, Castleowen, Blarney, County Cork and formerly of Annamoe Road, Dublin. On February 25th, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Monica, loving father of Frances and Eleanor, and brother of Nola, Geraldine, Sheila and the […]

Capt Michael Connolly RIP

RIP

The following are the funeral details for Captain Michael Connolly, whose passing we have just received word of. ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Connolly, The Bungalow, Coolduve, Kilmurry, and formerly of Ballincolllig, and Dublin. On 13th February 2025, peacefully at his residence. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Finn) […]

Col John Ryan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel John A. Ryan, Raheny, Dublin 5 on Sunday, 29th December 2024. Predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan, in 2023. He will be very sadly missed by his son Michael and heartbroken daughter Helen, Michael’s partner Kristen, nephews, nieces and children of […]

Comdt Martin Flanagan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Martin Flanagan, Montree, Athlone. Peacefully, on Saturday 28th December 2024, in the company of his loving family, in the Galway Clinic, supported by the wonderful staff that cared for him during his time there. Predeceased by his infant daughter Tina and his brother Colm. […]

Capt Felix O’Callaghan

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Felix (Brendan) O’Callaghan, Setanta, Doylesfort Road, Dundalk, County Louth. Felix passed away peacefully on Thursday, 19th December 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home in Setanta after an arduous, valiantly fought battle. Felix will be forever loved and missed by his devoted wife […]

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