ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General John (Johnny) Martin, Kilcullen, County Kildare. On March 24th, 2026, peacefully at Naas General Hospital. Beloved husband of Monica and dear father of Patrick, Lieutenant-Colonel John (62 Cadet Class), Therese and Enda. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, sisters Towser and Patsy, […]
Category Archives: Deceased Officers
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Muldoon (Pádraig Ó Maoldúin) Baile an tSagairt, An Spidéal, Contae na Gaillimhe and formerly of Castleblayney, County Monaghan. In the early hours of Friday, 6th March 2026, Pat died peacefully in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side. […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Mulcahy, Blackrock, County Dublin and formerly Listowel, County Kerry. On Thursday, 26th February 2026, peacefully, at Newtownpark Nursing Home. Dear husband to Agnes and loving father to Conor and Ronan. Sadly missed by his brother Joe, sister-in-law Shelagh, daughter-in-law Fiona, nieces Fiona and […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Ciaran Leonard, of Shankill and Sandymount, County Dublin, and formerly of Hong Kong and Singapore. Ciaran died on Friday, 27th February 2026, at the Blackrock Clinic, surrounded by his children and “best man” Brendan. Beloved husband of the late Pat and brother of Paul […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel William X (Willie) Phillips, peacefully, on Tuesday, 24th February 2026 in the Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road, Dublin 14 (D14 C7W2). Willie’s funeral service will take place at the Residence on Monday, 2nd March 2026 at 11 am, to which former comrades in the […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Timothy (Tim) McFadden of Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin and formerly of Currahubbach, County Sligo. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 22nd February 2026. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor. Adored dad of Bevin, Sally-Anne and Fergus, and loving grandad of his […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Saturday, 7th February 2026, of Lieutenant-Colonel Jim (Séamus) Dawson, South Circular Road, Limerick, late of Bishopstown, Cork and Cappa, Kilrush, County Clare. Peacefully and unexpectedly, at Áras Chois Fharraige, An Spidéal, in his hundredth year. Beloved husband of the late Nellie and the late Margaret […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel James (Jim) McCarthy, Celbridge, County Kildare. On Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Audrey, much-loved father of Nicola, Ben, Alison and Sean and a devoted grandfather of Sam, Roxi, Conor, Holly, Olivia […]
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Feb
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Pat Nolan Boreenmanna Road, and formerly of Nolan’s Newsagents, Shandon Street, Cork City. On Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, unexpectedly, but peacefully at the Cork University Hospital. Beloved brother of Seán (John), loving brother-in-law of Helen, adored uncle of Caroline. Sadly missed by his loving […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Pat Kilgannon, late of Newbridge, County Kildare. Died peacefully in the excellent care of Saint Brigid’s Hospice, Curragh, Kildare on 27th January 2026. Predeceased by Jean, his wife, and by John and Mary his brother and sister. Missed now by Carol, Jerry, Mary, Ann […]