Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Comdt. Noel O’Brien R.I.P.

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Noel O’Brien of Dalkey, County Dublin and formerly of Burncourt, County Tipperary, a member of 39 Cadet Class (1964-1966). On 26th January 2020, peacefully, after a long illness, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Cedar Ward, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved […]

Lt. Col. Frank Egan RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Egan, late of the Ordnance Corps and Templeogue, Dublin 6W. Peacefully, on 31st December 2019, in the wonderful care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Marie, much loved dad of Kevin, Fionnuala, Sinéad, Fergus and […]

Col. Pat Begley RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Patrick (Pat) Begley, 2 Retreat Park, Athlone, Westmeath. Peacefully, on Thursday the 12th December 2019. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen and son Padraig. Sadly missed by his loving son Denis, daughters Deirdre, Maeve, Mary, Nuala and Patricia, sister Phil Henderson (Dublin), in-laws, grandchildren […]

Lt. Col. Martin O’Donnell RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Martin O’Donnell, a member of 28 Cadet Class (1953-1955), River Court, Newbridge, County Kildare. On November 22, 2019, peacefully, after a short illness at Naas Hospital with his loving family by his side. Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, sons Shane and […]

Col. Phelim Connolly RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Phelim Connolly, a member of 20 Cadet Class (1946-1948), of Coolmine Woods, Dublin 15, on October 30th, 2019. Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Dalkey. Beloved husband of the late Ena (Philomena) and dear father of […]

Col. Aidan Lernihan RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Aidan Lernihan, a member of 18 Cadet Class (1944-1946), of Rathfarnham, Dublin. Peacefully, on Friday 25th October 2019 at St. James’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Maureen and much-loved father of Declan, Colm and Una. He will be sadly missed by his family, sisters Frances […]

Col. Maurice Walsh RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Maurice Walsh of Ballintemple, Cork and Fermoy. On October 14, 2019, peacefully, at Cork University Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Frances (nee Crotty) and loving father of Fionnuala, Clíona, Shane and Sláine. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sister Nancy, brother Sean, […]

Comdt. Dougie Mc Manus RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Douglas (Dougie) Mc Manus of Forster Street, Galway City and late of Circular Road, Swinford, County Mayo. On Wednesday 18th September 2019, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at ‘An Teaghlach Uilinn’ nursing home, Moycullen, County Galway; predeceased by his brother […]

Comdt. Noel Langan RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Noel Langan of Station Road, Balla, County Mayo and formerly of Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, County Kildare. On 17th August 2019, suddenly but peacefully, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Dearly loved and loving father of Ruth and the late David and Mark. Cherished “Pop” of […]

Maj. Gen. Kevin Murphy RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General F. K. (Kevin) Murphy of Salthill, County Galway and Newbridge, County Kildare, a member of 20 Cadet Class (1946 – 1948) who served as both Quartermaster General and Adjutant General of the Defence Forces. Unexpectedly and peacefully on Sunday 28th July 2019. Beloved […]

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