Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Comdt Dave O’Regan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant David (Dave) O’Regan, Westport, County Mayo and Ardara, County Donegal. David passed away peacefully after a short illness bravely borne on Monday 6th April 2026, surrounded by his family at Galway University Hospital. Pre-deceased by his parents Kay (née Dobbyn) and Commandant David O’Regan, […]

Lt Col Dave Griffin RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel David (Dave) Griffin of Ravensdale, Dundalk, County Louth, and formerly of Ennis, County Clare. Passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Predeceased by his parents Liam and Sheila, brothers Derry, […]

Capt Tommy Ryan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Thomas F Ryan of Moore Park, Newbridge, County Kildare. Peacefully at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Friday 27th March 2026. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, son David, daughters Eimear and Aileen, daughter-in-law Nancy, son-in-law Adrian. Grandchildren Tristan, Brendan, Sarah […]

Brig Gen Johnny Martin

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General John (Johnny) Martin, Kilcullen, County Kildare. On March 24th, 2026, peacefully at Naas General Hospital. Beloved husband of Monica and dear father of Patrick, Lieutenant-Colonel John (62 Cadet Class), Therese and Enda. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, sisters Towser and Patsy, […]

Lt Col Pat Muldoon RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Muldoon (Pádraig Ó Maoldúin) Baile an tSagairt, An Spidéal, Contae na Gaillimhe and formerly of Castleblayney, County Monaghan. In the early hours of Friday, 6th March 2026, Pat died peacefully in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side. […]

Capt Mick Mulcahy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Mulcahy, Blackrock, County Dublin and formerly Listowel, County Kerry. On Thursday, 26th February 2026, peacefully, at Newtownpark Nursing Home. Dear husband to Agnes and loving father to Conor and Ronan. Sadly missed by his brother Joe, sister-in-law Shelagh, daughter-in-law Fiona, nieces Fiona and […]

Comdt Ciaran Leonard RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Ciaran Leonard, of Shankill and Sandymount, County Dublin, and formerly of Hong Kong and Singapore. Ciaran died on Friday, 27th February 2026, at the Blackrock Clinic, surrounded by his children and “best man” Brendan. Beloved husband of the late Pat and brother of Paul […]

Col Willie Phillips RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel William X (Willie) Phillips, peacefully, on Tuesday, 24th February 2026 in the Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road, Dublin 14 (D14 C7W2). Willie’s funeral service will take place at the Residence on Monday, 2nd March 2026 at 11 am, to which former comrades in the […]

Comdt Tim McFadden RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Timothy (Tim) McFadden of Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin and formerly of Currahubbach, County Sligo. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 22nd February 2026. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor. Adored dad of Bevin, Sally-Anne and Fergus, and loving grandad of his […]

Lt Col Jim Dawson RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Saturday, 7th February 2026, of Lieutenant-Colonel Jim (Séamus) Dawson, South Circular Road, Limerick, late of Bishopstown, Cork and Cappa, Kilrush, County Clare. Peacefully and unexpectedly, at Áras Chois Fharraige, An Spidéal, in his hundredth year. Beloved husband of the late Nellie and the late Margaret […]

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