On Sunday, 30 July 2023, representatives of ARCO attended the Rededication of the National Army Monument in Glasnevin Cemetery, honouring personnel of the National Army who died during the Civil War, June 1922 – April 1923. An Taoiseach, Mr Leo Varadkar T.D., the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., and the Chief […]
Category Archives: Events
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Jul
Jul
Register for ARCO’s Panel Discussion “Military Career Transition to the Civil Service” in the Cedar and Cypress Rooms UCD, Belfield, on 26th July, 1830 – 2100, via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/military-career-transition-to-the-civil-service-tickets-672888195707?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on Military Career Transition to the Civil Service, hosted by the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO). This […]
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Jun
Jun
The Defence Forces School of Music celebrates its one hundredth anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations all three bands of the Defence Forces will perform, separately and together, on Sunday 11th June 2023 at The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin D07 XKV4. Entry to the event is free and, in the […]
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Jun
Jun
Cormac Kirwan, CEO of ONE, is taking on the “Hell & Back” challenge, generating funds for professional services in support of homeless and struggling Defence Forces Veterans. ONE supports the needs of Irish veterans by providing accommodation in its four Veterans’ Homes in Dublin, Letterkenny, Athlone and Cobh and the provision of other advice and […]
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Jun
Jun
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, recently announced his intention to convene a Consultative Forum on International Security Policy to start a discussion on Ireland’s foreign and security policy. See: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/e2a6b-consultative-forum-on-international-security-policy/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/consultativeforum/# The Forum is designed to build public understanding and generate discussions on Ireland’s foreign, security, and defence policies. […]
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May
May
Ceremonies marking the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Signal Corps take place in the Curragh Camp on Thursday, 22nd June 2023. All those who have served in the Signal Corps/CIS Corps are invited to attend this historic event. A full programme of events has been planned, beginning at 1000hrs. Veterans may bring […]
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Apr
Apr
The All you need to know about tax sessions, the details of which are outlined in this circular, will be of interest to our membership in the 65+ age bracket living in the greater Dublin area. Please note the closing date for registration is 21st April.
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Oct
Oct
The President, Chairperson, and Board of Directors of the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel have invited ARCO members to attend the 62nd Annual Mass and Wreath Laying Ceremony to honour our comrades who lost their lives in the service of peace at Niemba, Congo on the 8th November 1960. The ceremony will take place on […]
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Sep
Sep
As part of its outreach programme, ARCO will host a panel discussion on emerging security challenges facing the nation and the Defence Forces, on Thursday 22 September 2022, in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, commencing at 1900hrs. Registration is by Eventbrite, attendance is not confined to ARCO membership. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irelands-defence-and-defence-forces-emerging-challenge-and-opportunities-tickets-409844133837 In light of the Commission on the […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]