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 […]
Category Archives: Events
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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 […]
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Jul
Jul
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, […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]