Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Lt. Col. Daniel O’Shea RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Daniel O’Shea of Templeogue, Dublin, and formerly from the Cooley Peninsula, County Louth. On July 19, 2019, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital, following wonderful care from the staff of Crumlin Home Care Services in his own […]

Capt. Luke Mullins RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Luke Mullins of Standhouse Road, Newbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Doninga, Goresbridge, County Kilkenny and Galway Racecourse. On 21st June 2019, peacefully, in his 98th year at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his wife Rita (Ryan), son David (Lexington, Kentucky) and […]

Lt. Col. Martin Cafferty RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Martin Cafferty (late of the Defence Forces Legal Service) of Woodmeadow, Dunshaughlin, County Meath and formerly of Collooney, County Sligo. Peacefully, on Saturday 4th May 2019, surrounded by his family and the staff at Kilbrew Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Martin […]

Lt. Col. Chris Browne RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on Monday 22nd April 2019, of Lieutenant Colonel Christopher (Chris) Browne of Johnstown, Naas, County Kildare and formerly of the Medical Corps. Beloved son of the late Maisie and Dr. Dominick Browne. Grandfather of the late Daniel and Cormac. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, […]

Brig. Gen. Paddy Keogh RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Patrick (Paddy) Keogh of 50, Rockbarton Park, Salthill, Galway. On Wednesday, 27th March 2019, peacefully, beloved husband of Carmel and much loved father of Orla, Cathal, Caimin and Shane. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter and sons, sisters Siobhan, Marguerite, Carmel and Colette, […]

Col. Hugh O’Connor RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Hugh O’Connor, Friary View, Kildare Town, County Kildare and formerly of Kanturk, County Cork. On 11th March 2019 after a short illness borne with great dignity, courage and humour, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of St. […]

Maj. Gen. Liam Prendergast RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General Liam Prendergast of Walshestown, Newbridge, County Kildare on 10th March, 2019. Peacefully, in his 97th year, in the loving care of the staff at Lourdesville Nursing Home, County Kildare. Loving husband of the late Kay. Sadly missed by his loving children Barbara (Teehan), […]

Col. Harry Quirke RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Henry (Harry) Quirke, of French Furze Grove, Kildare Town, County Kildare. Peacefully, on 25th February 2019, at Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Emer, son Eamonn, daughter-in-law Maria and grandchildren Henry and David, extended family, relatives and friends. May Henry rest in […]

Comdt. Art Magennis DSM RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Art Magennis DSM of Ardagh Court, Blackrock, County Dublin, late of Moore Park, Newbridge, County Kildare and Ardglass, County Down; on 12 February 2019, peacefully, in his 100th year at Maynooth Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Maura and father of Carmel, […]

Capt. Seamus Cunningham RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Seamus Cunningham, of Athlone, County Westmeath on January 29, 2019. Seamus was a member of 50 Cadet Class (1973-1975) and was posted, on commissioning, to 12 Infantry Battalion, Limerick. May he Rest in Peace Funeral arrangements are private at the Seamus’ request.

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