Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Capt Ronnie McPartland RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Ronald J (Ronnie) McPartland of Howth County Dublin and formerly of Drumshanbo, County Leitrim on 16th November 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Patricia and loving father […]

Col Bill Egar RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel William (Bill) Egar, Bishopscourt, Cork and late of Mourneabbey, Mallow and Skibbereen. On November 7th, 2025, in the gentle, affectionate, and attentive care of the staff of Saint Claire’s Ward of Saint Finbarr’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late […]

Comdt Tim O’Donoghue RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Tim O’Donoghue of Ashburton, Model Village, Tower, Cork and formerly Kenmare, County Kerry. On October 29th, 2025, Tim unexpectedly, passed away at home. Beloved son of the late Ted and Mona O’Donoghue and son-in-law to Ted and the late Nuala Kent. Loving husband of […]

Lt Col Kevin Murphy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Murphy, Retreat Heights, Athlone, County Westmeath and formerly of County Dublin. Unexpectedly, on Saturday 25th October 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Rita. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Helen and her partner Robert, and Aoife and her partner Chris, grandson Ódhran, brother […]

Cdr Eoin McNamara RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commander Eoin McNamara, Norwood Park, Cobh, Cork and formerly of Dublin. Peacefully, on Saturday 25th October 2025, surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of all at Cobh Community Hospital. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Shortall) much loved father of Ann, Commandant […]

Capt Tony Fogarty RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Anthony (Tony) Fogarty, Bracken Grove, County Waterford, and formerly of Landscape Park, Churchtown, Dublin 14. On 7th October 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family in the care of the wonderful staff of Waterford University Hospital, following the care received by Kilbarry Care Centre. Beloved […]

Lt Col Ron Gallagher RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Gallagher of Mount Merrion, County Dublin, who passed away at home on Sunday morning, 7th September 2025. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Bríd, his sister Olive and his brothers Joe, Noel, Louis and Paddy. Lovingly missed by his seven children Niall, Maeve, Eimear, […]

Comdt Michael O’Sullivan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Michael O’Sullivan, Fuhir, Castletownbere, County Cork on1st September 2025 in the excellent care of the staff in Castletownbere Community Hospital after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Jeremiah and Hannah, brothers and sisters Mary, Anna Mai, Margaret, Teresa, John, Monica, Padraig and Celia. […]

Lt Col Jim McNamara RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel James (Jim) McNamara of Ashfield Park, Naas, County Kildare, and formally of Limerick and The Curragh, on 18th August 2025. Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Maureen (née Kelly), cherished grandson Ruadhán, his parents Joseph and Rose […]

Comdt Noel Keyes RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Noel Keyes, late of Ranelagh, Dublin 6 and Lucan, County Dublin. On June 28th, 2025, peacefully, following a long illness, and in the loving care of the staff at Mount Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock. Predeceased by his brother Seán. Very sadly missed by […]

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