Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Comdt. Dave Hyland RIP

RIP

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

RIP

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

RIP

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

RIP

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 […]

Brig. Gen. Dave Taylor RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General David (Dave) Taylor of Galway. On 28th April 2016, peacefully, surrounded by his family and the staff of Maryfield Nursing Home. Brother of the late Michael. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Orla, sons Conal and Neil, sisters Helen, Rhona, Jennifer and […]

Comdt. Billy O’Hanlon RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant William (Billy) O’Hanlon, Dunlavin, County Wicklow and formerly of Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare, on Tuesday, 19th April 2016. Suddenly at home. Loving son of Sarah and adored father of David and Sarah. Will be lovingly remembered by Maeve, his daughter-in-law Jane and grandchildren Tom, […]

Brig. Gen. Jerry O’Connor RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Jeremiah Brendan (Jerry) O’Connor, former GOC Air Corps, of Templeogue, Dublin and late of Drumlusk, Sneem, Co. Kerry. On 13 April 2016, peacefully in Tallaght Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Bridget (Dotie), much loved father of Helen, Pat and Diarmuid and adored […]

Lt. Col. Bill O’Riain RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on 13th March 2016, of Lieutenant Colonel Bill O’Riain, Rathfarnham, Dublin and late of Ballyhooly, Co Cork. Peacefully, after an illness bravely borne, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Saint Vincent’s Private Hospital. Much loved husband of Kathleen (nee Gillick) […]

Lt. Col. Tony Kelly RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Patrick A. (Tony) Kelly, late of Calverstown, County Kildare and of the Corps of Engineers, McKee Barracks, Dublin. On 3rd June 2015 (peacefully) after a short illness. Beloved husband of Carmel. Predeceased by his father Paddy. Sadly missed by his loving family, his mother […]

Comdt. Billy O’Neill RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant William (Billy) O’Neill of 48 Mayfield grove, Athlone, County Westmeath, on 30th May 2015. Reposing at his residence on Monday from 2 pm until 4 pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coosan at 10.30am, with burial afterwards […]

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