Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Lt. Col. Brendan McGuire RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Brendan McGuire of Moyola Park, Newcastle, County Galway and Ballina, County Mayo. On Friday, 27th February 2015. Former Commanding Officer of An Céad Cath, Dun Uí Mhaoiliosa, Renmore, Galway. Dearly beloved husband of Mary (nee Keane) and much loved father of Deirdre, Rory, Barry and Conor. Very sadly […]

Cmdre. Liam Brett RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commodore William John (Liam) Brett of Glounthaune, Co. Cork and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin and Cappauniac, Cahir, Co Tipperary. On February 20th, 2015, (peacefully), surrounded by his family, in the tender and compassionate care of the Sisters, nursing and care staff of Bon Secours […]

Comdt. Paddy Arrigan RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on Monday 26th January 2015, of Commandant Paddy Arrigan of Renmore Park, Renmore Galway. Survived by his loving wife, Una, daughters Mary, Louise and Gina and his sons Mike, Brendan, Noel and Dermot. His sister Joan and adoring grandchildren. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, […]

Comdt. Michael Hartnett RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Michael (Mick) Hartnett of Kilcrea, Ovens. On January 11, 2015, suddenly, at his residence. Dear husband of Claire and father of Paul and Shane. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, three cherished grandchildren Sarah, Peter and Grayson, Adrian Beasly partner of Shane, his brother […]

Lt. Col. Billy O’Neill RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on Saturday 3rd January 2015, of Lieutenant Colonel Billy O’Neill of Renmore, Galway and formerly of Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. A member of the Galway Football Team which won the All-Ireland Senior Championship in 1956. Beloved husband of the late Mabel and much loved father of Dermot, […]

Brig. Gen. Patrick A. Cranfield RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Patrick A. (Pat) Cranfield, late of Blackrock and recently of Vergemount, Clonskeagh, Co. Dublin. Died on December 27, 2014, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Darling husband of Dara, loving Dad of Sharon, Fiona, Carol, Patrick and Stephen, father-in-law […]

Col. Liam Young RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Liam Young, Hawkfield, Newbridge, Co. Kildare on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Peacefully, after an illness borne with great dignity. Deeply missed by his loving wife Mary and children Stephen, Oonagh, Eoin and Gavin, daughters-in-law Ann and Patricia, darling grandchild Ciara, brother Brendan, sister Sheila, […]

Lt. Col. Paddy Brophy RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Padraig (Paddy) Brophy, The Elms, Cutbush, Curragh, County Kildare. On Sunday 26th October 2014, peacefully, at the Blackrock Clinic. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Loreto, daughters Seosaimhín and Sorcha, son Padraig, daughter-in-law Caroline, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Siofra, Senan, Laura and Jack, brothers, sisters, […]

Capt. Joe Finucane RIP

RIP

The family and friends of Captain Joseph Patrick (Joe) Finucane, a former Engineer Officer in the Defence Forces who died on 27 September 2014 in Sydney, Australia, have organised a memorial Mass in the Church of The Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, Dublin 16, at 1000hrs on Tuesday 28 October.  Joe was a loving husband to Dorothy and a dearly beloved […]

Comdt. Steve Lyons RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Stephen (Steve) Lyons, Carton Court, Maynooth, Co. Kildare & late of Rocklands, Ferrybank, Waterford. On October 2nd 2014, surrounded by his loving family & friends, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Predeceased by his partner Una, deeply regretted by Claire, his loving sons Ruán & Cormac, […]

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