Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Col Mick Dunne RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Michael (Mick) Dunne of Newlands, Mullingar, on October 30, 2021 (peacefully) in the care of the staff and nurses of the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar. Greatly missed by his devoted wife Marjorie and children Fiona, Michael Jnr. and Alison, grandchildren Mia, Shay and Ross, […]

Capt John McSweeney RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain John McSweeney of Killiney, County Dublin, and late of Patrick’s Road, Limerick City. On October 11th, 2021, peacefully at home with his family at his side. Beloved husband and best friend of Pauline (née Greaney) loving father of Mairead, Gráinne and Eoin. Sadly missed […]

Lt Col Frank O’Reilly RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Frank O’Reilly of Mornington, County Meath and formerly of Ballintemple, Cork City. On September 26th, 2021, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family and friends. Predeceased by his parents and brother Denis. Loving husband to Rita and dad to Cillian and […]

Capt Dan Mulligan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Dan Mulligan, Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, County Longford, who died peacefully on the 11th of September 2021, in the care of the nursing staff at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Madge, brother Frank (USA), sisters Anne (USA) and Peggy. Deeply regretted by his wife […]

Lt Col J.H. Murphy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel James Henry (Jim – J.H.) Murphy of Drumcree Court, Kildare Town, Kildare. Father of the late Conor. Peacefully at home on Saturday, 11th September 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maud, children Harry, Roísín and Peter, grandchildren Oisín, […]

Comdt Liam Gavin RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Liam Gavin of Athenry, County Galway, and formerly of Dalton Place, Salthill, Galway. After a short illness, peacefully on Saturday 28th August 2021, in the presence of his loving family. Beloved husband of Marie and father of Síofra, Shane, Ronan, and Liam. Sadly missed […]

Comdt Jim Carley RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant James (Jim) Carley, Raheny, Dublin and formerly of Rathwire, County Westmeath. Peacefully at The Beacon Hospital on August 25th, 2021. Beloved husband of Florence, and loving father of Jim, Patricia, Paul, Robert, Karen, and Stephen. Loved, cherished, and missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, […]

Col Seán Norton DSM RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Seán Norton DSM of Marian Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin. Peacefully, at Ratoath Manor Nursing Home, Ratoath on Tuesday, 24th August 2021. Husband of the late Mary and father of Gabrielle, Paul and Brian, grandfather of Emily, Steven, Sarah, Mark, Daniel, Philip, David and Rose, great-grandfather […]

Lt Col Tom McGrath RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas V.A. (Tom) McGrath of Clontarf, Dublin on 20th August 2021 peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving wife Jo (Josephine), daughter Eavan and sons Jim, Oran, Fergal, Rowan and Thomas Jr. Predeceased by his brother Jim and sister Mary. Deeply […]

Capt Sean Berry RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Sean Berry, Marhaba, Tully East, Kildare Town, County Kildare. Husband of the late Alyce and father of the late Gill, peacefully at Naas Hospital on August 17th, 2021. Sadly missed by his loving son Paddy, daughter Vivienne, daughter-in-law Anne, son-in-law Tom, grandsons Jeff and […]

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