ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Brendan Smyth, Creig an Chéirín, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, County Galway. Peacefully, surrounded by family in the care of SignaCare Nursing Home, Bunclody, County Wexford. Predeceased by his adoring wife Imelda, his parents Denis (Wolfhill) and Pauline (Mullingar), his stepfather James (Mullingar) and his […]
Category Archives: Deceased Officers
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Adrian (AJ) Mullowney, French Furze Grove, Kildare Town, and formerly of Naas, County Kildare. Peacefully, on 2nd October 2026, at home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Phyllis and son Brian. AJ will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Denise, son Owen, son-in-law Shane, […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant (Naval Service) Mark Causer, late of Wilton, Cork City and owner of The Clock Shop, Magazine Road. Mark passed away peacefully, on September 12th, 2026, after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his parents Edna and Frank, infant sister Susan, brother-in-law John Oliver and sister-in-law […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Patrick (Pat) Earley, 18 The Glebe, Donegal Town on Monday, 31st August 2026. Beloved husband of Catherine, and father of Paul and Shane. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen and Maura, his nieces, nephews, extended family, Defence Forces comrades and friends. Predeceased by his […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Kevin Croke, Inchanisky, Mountrath, County Laois and formerly of Dunlavin, County Wicklow , Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel, County Dublin, and 82 Main Street, Portlaoise. On 28th August 2026, peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne, with his family by his side. Pre-deceased by […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Donal O’Carroll, Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, County Kildare on 9th August 2026 (peacefully) in the exceptionally kind care of Suncroft Lodge Nursing Home in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Sheila and dear father of Michael, Kate, Finola, Dan and Rory. He will […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Desmond (Des) Johnston of Naas, County Kildare on 7th July 2026. Peacefully, at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary and loving dad of Paul and Des. Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife and sons, grandchildren Melissa, […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Major-General Seán F. Brennan, Ballyfair Lodge, Ballyfair, The Curragh, peacefully at The Curragh Lawns Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family on 29th June 2026. Sadly missed by his loving wife Lynne, his children, Seán Óg, Caoimhe, Killian and Beibhinn, son-in-law Tommy, daughter-in-law Niamh, grandchildren […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Peter Conran of Naas, County Kildare and formerly Corbally, Limerick who passed peacefully at home on 24th June 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a short illness, courageously fought. Peter will be forever loved and greatly missed by his heartbroken wife Janet, adoring […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Hugh O’ Neill, Kill-Saint-Anne, Castlelyons, and formerly of Cobh, County Cork. Hugh passed away peacefully on Sunday 21st June 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his daughter Niamh (Marshall). Beloved husband of Nuala (nee Lynskey), much loved father of Shane, […]

