ARCO members from the Eastern Region are cordially invited to lunch at the Officers Mess, Cathal Brugha Barracks at 1330 hours on Thursday, 25th August 2022. The President, Brigadier-General Seamus Ó Giolláin (Retd), will give a short briefing on current issues. Members who wish to attend should inform George Kerton at georgekerton@hotmail.com or Philip […]
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ARCO members who hold Ulster Bank and KBC accounts have been notified by these two banks that they are withdrawing their banking activity and associated services. ARCO has received the communication shown below from the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) in relation to this. The NSSO provides HR and payroll administration services for government departments, […]
ARCO continues to explore the concept of Military Transition Programmes, outreaching and engaging with interested parties. Arising from its interface with ARCO, J.P. Morgan Military Veterans Affairs hosted an informational and networking event on 21 June in their Dublin offices, titled “Career Transition – J.P. Morgan and Irish Defence Forces Discussion”. Representatives from J.P. Morgan […]
The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers proudly participated in Veterans’ Day ceremonies in McKee Barracks on Sunday, 19 June 2022. Veterans’ Day celebrates and commemorates the service of all former members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who have selflessly and loyally served the State. It also recognises the sacrifices of the families and dependents of service […]
As part of its outreach programme, ARCO continues to explore the concept of Military Transition Programmes, engaging with interested parties including J.P. Morgan Military Veterans Affairs. Arising from its interface with ARCO, J.P. Morgan Military Veterans Affairs has now invited interested individuals to join them for an informational and networking event: Career Transition – J.P. […]
The Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Seán Clancy, has issued invitations to this year’s Defence Forces Veterans’ Day, taking place on Sunday, 19 June in McKee Barracks, Dublin, commencing at 1400 hours. A representative group from each of the three Veterans’ Associations (ARCO, ONET and IUNVA) will parade, and will be reviewed by the Minister for […]
Holistic Approach to Addressing Instability and Insecurity by Paul Amoroso in Counter-IED Report Winter 2021/22 Paul Amoroso’s paper, in the latest edition of the Counter-IED Report, will be of interest to our members and indeed to a wider audience. The link to Paul’s paper is HERE. While many will acknowledge the rationale in approaching security […]
ARCOIreland’s Officers and Executive Committee extend New Year’s Greetings to its members, to their extended families, and to all those who supported the Association during 2021. Keep Protected, Keep Safe and Keep in Contact. Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir Happy New Year to you all Executive Committee December 2021
Phillip Quinlan, a member of the ARCO Excom, will undertake a series of challenges each day from 1st to 11th November in parallel with his Ernst & Young colleagues in the United Kingdom who will be raising funds for veterans’ groups as part of their Remembrance Day initiative. Phillip will post short videos and updates […]
ARCO AGM The Association’s 27th AGM took place in virtual format, by means of electronic communications technology (Zoom), on 01 October 2021. For an overview of the AGM, please download here. Officers’ Reports Reports were presented by the President: Brig Gen Paul Pakenham, the Secretary: Col Brendan McAndrew, the Treasurer: Col Brian Monahan, and the […]