Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Comdt Barry Studdert RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Barry Studdert, of College Park, Newbridge and formerly of Clareville, Wilton Road, Cork City on 9th July 2024. Predeceased by his parents Bridie and Martin, sister Ann (Gowing), and brother Michael. Sadly, missed by his loving wife Frances, children Niamh, Brian, Órla, Úna, Emer, […]

Lt Col John Hughes RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel John Hughes, Terenure, Dublin 6, peacefully on 21st June 2024, in the presence of his loving family and in the excellent care of the staff of Beacon Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Evelyn and son Karl. Father of Ronan, Dervila, Norman and Paula. He […]

Capt Martin Reidy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Martin Reidy, Hodson Bay, Kiltoom, Athlone, County Roscommon and formerly The Windmill, Cloughjordan, County Tipperary on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, peacefully, under the loving care of the staff at Roscommon Hospice. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and niece Ellen Moylett. Martin will […]

Col Frank Fleming RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Francis (Frank) Fleming of Dundrum, Dublin on 28th May 2024 (peacefully) in his 98th year in the exceptional care of Simpsons Hospital, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his loving wife Philomena. He is survived by his children Marese (Cooney), Ciara (Maloney) and Conor, […]

Capt Pat Griffin RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Pat (K.P.) Griffin, of Glanmire, Cork and formerly of Kilrush, County Clare. On May 26th, 2024, peacefully, at the Cork University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Mary (née Sullivan), much loved father of Niamh, Eilís, Fiona, Ciaran, Aisling and […]

Lt Col Ken Kelly RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth (Ken) Kelly, (ARCO Secretary 2005 to 2009) on Wednesday, 8th May 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving partner Brigid (Flavin), his children Sinead and Alan, grandchildren Aoife, Imogen, Camille, and Christian, daughter-in-law Lara, son-in-law […]

Lt Conal Sheeran RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Tuesday 30th April 2024, of a serving officer of Óglaigh na hÉireann, Lieutenant Conal Sheeran, Two Mile, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Westmeath. Predeceased by his grandparents Frank and Kathleen Brennan (Claremorris) and Dessie Sheeran (Moate). Adored by his heartbroken parents Commandant Frank (53 Cadet Class) and Imelda, […]

Lt Col Aidan Martin RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aidan Martin of Elkwood, Ballyroan, Dublin and formerly of Knockvicar, County Roscommon. Peacefully, On 30th April 2024, in the care of Ryevale Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Nora, cherished dad of Enda and Elaine, and caring grandad of Grace, Isabel, George, Henry, Ben, Alice, […]

Fr Willie Walsh RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Father Willie Walsh, Kilmeedy, County Limerick, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Carrigoran House, Newmarket-on- Fergus on the 28th April 2024. Former Chaplain to the Forces, Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, and former Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, […]

Comdt Paddy Trears RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Patrick (Paddy) Trears, Castleknock and formerly of Cork City who passed away peacefully on 28th April 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Very sadly missed by his family, Mary, John, Tony, Mairead, Niamh, Patrick, Kevin and Brendan, his many grandchildren Liam, Aidan, […]

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