Category Archives: Deceased Officers

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

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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 […]

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. […]

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