Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Comdt Liam Dunne RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Liam Dunne of Back Lane, Carlingford and formerly Portlaoise and Dublin. Peacefully, on Monday 29th January 2024, at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Cecilia and daughter Una. Very deeply regretted by […]

Comdt Aidan O’Reilly RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of a serving officer of Óglaigh na hÉireann, Commandant Aidan O’Reilly (82 Cadet Class 2005-2007) of Courtbrack, Blarney, Cork and formerly of Clara, County Offaly. On January 27th, 2024, unexpectedly. Dearly beloved husband of Ann (née Daly), adored son of Joseph and Helen, loving brother of […]

Col Frank Blake RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Francis J P (Frank) Blake of Dublin and formerly Carrigaholt, Athlone. Peacefully in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on 16th January 2024. Beloved husband of Patricia, loving father to Louise, brother to Alice and cousin of Rev Fr John O’Connor. Frank will be sadly missed by […]

Capt Éamonn Draper RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Éamonn Draper of Cork and Galway. On 27th December 2023, unexpectedly, in the presence of his family in Cork. Dearly beloved brother of Kitty (Mc Carthy), Una (O Leary) and the late Connie Draper. Sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, […]

Comdt Paddy Gore RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Paddy Gore, of Wexford Town, and late of Mallow, County Cork, on December 11th, 2023. Beloved husband of Vera, loving father of Elaine, Stephen, Patrick, Niamh and Kevin, brother of Noel, Don, Mary, Johnny and Bridget. Sadly missed by his family, son-in-law Woody, daughter-in-law […]

Lt Col Mick Bohan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Mick) Bohan, Tully West, Kildare Town, Kildare. Peacefully, on Tuesday 5th December 2023, at Lourdesville Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Pat, children Niall, Sheena and Enda, grandchildren Killian, Hugo, Tom, Billy and Jamie, daughters-in-law […]

Capt Michael Maguire

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Maguire “Kincora”, Church Road, Tramore, County Waterford, and formerly of County Clare, who died on Saturday December 2nd 2023. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Pre-deceased by his adored wife Maureen. Sadly missed by his daughters Eileen and Mary, grandchildren Aoife, […]

Comdt Paddy Boyle RIP

RIP

The following are the details of the late Commandant Patrick (Paddy) Boyle, of Rush, County Dublin whose passing, on 14th November 2023, we regretfully missed. Paddy was the brother of the late Moya, and is sadly missed by his loving wife Vera, children Eoin and Cara, son-in-law Leslie, daughter-in-law Joanne, grandchildren Stephen, Sean, Robert, Liam, […]

Capt Ronnie Bermingham RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Ronald (Ronnie) Bermingham of Shanagarry, County Cork, formerly of The Curragh, County Kildare and Hartstonge Street, Limerick on October 21st, 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Marymount Hospice.​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Beloved husband of Anna and loving father of Gráinne, Nessan, Deirdre and […]

Lt Col Nicky Hegarty RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Nicholas G (Nicky) Hegarty, College Road, Clane, Kildare. On November 8th, 2023, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mount Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock. Pre-deceased by his wife Rita and brothers Denis and Charlie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nuala, […]

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