Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Lt Col Ned Cusack RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, at the age of 103, of Lieutenant-Colonel Ned Cusack, Gortachalla, Moycullen, County Galway and formerly of Mitchelstown, County Cork. Ned died peacefully at home on Tuesday, 16th August 2022. Predeceased by his dearly beloved wife Eileen, and much-loved father of Jim, Eleanor, Anne, Eamon, Maura, Rosemary […]

Comdt Pat Donnelly RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Friday 12th August 2022, of Commandant Patrick (Pat) Donnelly of Terenure, Dublin. Peacefully, in the company of his family, while in the tender care of the doctors and nurses at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his loving wife Carmel […]

Comdt Kevin Geraghty RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Kevin Geraghty, Castleview, Carrigtwohill, County Cork and formerly of Dowdallshill, Dundalk, County Louth. On July 23rd, 2022, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the GEMS Ward staff at Cork University Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Susan (Rohan), Denis, Roy, Darren, […]

Lt Col Seán Hennessy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Seán Hennessy, Dún Aongus, Cork Road, Fermoy, County Cork. Seán passed away peacefully on June 28th 2022 in his 99th year in the loving care of his family. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (née Coughlan) and much-loved father of Margaret, Ann, Deirdre , […]

Lt Col Mick Nolan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Mick – ‘Spike’) Nolan of Montenotte, Cork City and formerly of Newbridge, County Kildare. On June 26th, 2022, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at the Mercy University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Ann […]

Capt Johnny Martin RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain John (Johnny) Martin of Dalkey, County Dublin, on June 17th, 2022 (peacefully) in the compassionate care of the staff at Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Joyce; loving Dad to Johnny, Graeme, Justin, and Ross. Sadly missed […]

Lt Eddie Cassidy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Eamonn (Eddie) Cassidy, Aille an Phreacháin, Furbo, Galway  and formerly of Coolmine, Dublin. On May 24th, 2022 unexpectedly but peacefully at home with his wife Patricia by his side. Predeceased by his parents Peadar and Una Cassidy and by his brother-in-law Ben Mulhall. Eamonn […]

Comdt Eddie Fitzgerald RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Eddie Fitzgerald, Ash Haven, Oranmore, formerly College Road, Galway and Whitebeam Avenue, Athlone. On 21st May 2022 Eddie died peacefully at University College Hospital, Galway with his beloved wife Helen, sons Stuart and Ed and only daughter Clodagh by his side. Dearly loved and […]

Lt Col Gordon Birch RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon Birch, Church View, Rathangan, County Kildare. Peacefully, on 21st May 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by the love of his life Elizabeth and his children Jackie, Caroline, Rodney, Malcolm, Nicola and Brian. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his […]

Comdt Tony White RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Thomas (Tony) White of Saint Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, County Tipperary and late of Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, County Roscommon. On May 10th 2022, peacefully, at home, in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Dan and Kathleen (Reenie) White and his sister Joanne. […]

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