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 […]
Category Archives: Deceased Officers
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
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, […]
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May
May
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, […]
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Apr
Apr
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, […]
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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
The following are the funeral details for Lieutenant-Commander Martin Clifford, whose passing we have just received word of. ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Commander Martin Clifford of Carrigaline, County Cork, and formerly of Dalkey, County Dublin. On April 23rd, 2024, peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in […]
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Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Derek Gaynor of Naas, County Kildare, on 17th March 2024, peacefully at Naas General Hospital. Beloved husband of Betty, loving dad of Lynn, Andrew and Stephen and adored brother of the late Paul. Derek will be sadly missed by his loving wife and children, […]
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Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain J.C. (Jerry) Healy, Glanmire, and late of Crosshaven, County Cork. On March 16th, 2024, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Cork University Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Gilda and the late Noelle and much-loved father of Fiona, Billie and Richard and […]
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Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Commander Aedh McGinn, Leckaneen, Aghabullogue and formerly of Kerry Pike, Cork. On March 9th 2024, Aedh passed away peacefully after a short illness bravely borne at Cork University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband & best friend of Marjorie (Twomey) and adored […]