Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Lt. Col. Coleman Goggin RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Coleman Goggin, on Thursday, 15 September 2016. The Dingle native followed the footsteps of his brother Paddy, who died recently, into the Cadet School in 1954 and was a member of the 29th Cadet Class. Coleman was the first officer to be appointed as […]

Recently Deceased Comrades

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the deaths of two of our comrades: Lieutenant Colonel Paul Brownen, Clontarf and Palm Harbour, Florida, on 4th September 2016 after an illness borne with courage and good humour. Cherished husband of Pauline, adored and loving father of John and Sarah. Paul will be sadly missed by his […]

Lt. Col. Danny Flood RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Donald A. (Danny) Flood, Derdimus, Tennypark, Kilkenny. On 18th August 2016, surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of the management and staff of Tinnypark Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Noeline and loving father of Gearóid, Deirdre, Seán, […]

Maj. Gen. Charles McGuinn RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General Charles J. McGuinn, Old Leighlin Road, Leighlinbridge, Carlow. Suddenly and peacefully on Friday, 12th August 2016. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Hilary, loving husband of Ella and much loved father to Berna & Elaine. Deeply regretted by his loving sons-in-law Len, David & Simon, […]

Comdt. Mick O’Byrne RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Michael (Mick) O’Byrne, of Whitehall Road, Terenure, Dublin and late of Greenane, Co. Wicklow on Tuesday, 9th August 2016. Peacefully, after a long debilitating illness in the wonderful care of Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole. Beloved husband of Gerardine and adored father of Patrick, Tara, […]

Comdt. Dave Brown RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant David (Dave) Michael Brown, Tully Vale, Kildare Town, Kildare, on Tuesday, 26th July 2016. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughter Laura, son Alex, daughter-in-law Hai-Ni, mother, brothers, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace Reposing at Mc Wey’s Funeral Home, Abbey View, […]

Comdt. Dave Hyland RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Dave Hyland, O’Briensbridge, County Clare, on 20th July 2016, after a brave battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed by his wife Anne, daughter Caragh, sons Cian and Davet, daughter-in-law Caoimh, Cian’s fiancée Aoife, his brother Billy and sister Judy, family and friends. […]

Comdt. Liam O’Coinne RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Liam O’Coinne, Taylors Hill, Galway City and formerly of Garracloon, Ballina, Co. Mayo; unexpectedly, on Friday, 15th July 2016. Loving husband of Anna and much loved father of Gillian and Susan. Very sadly missed by his wife and daughters, son-in-law Pádraig, grandsons Joe and Jack […]

Capt. Patrick Goggin RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Patrick D. Goggin of Glenageary, County Dublin and late of Dingle, County Kerry. Peacefully on June 20th, 2016 in St Michael’s Hospital, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Muriel and loving father of Jennifer, Erika and Ursula. Sadly missed by his […]

Lt. Gen. Dave Stapleton DSM RIP

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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members that Lieutenant General David (Dave) Francis Stapleton DSM, former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, died peacefully at his home on Monday, 13 June 2016 with his family by his side. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maureen, son David, daughters Jennifer, Barbara and Aimee, sons in law […]

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