On 24th June 1994, the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) was formally launched in the Constitution Room of the Shelbourne Hotel, followed by a reception in Dublin’s Mansion House. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its foundation, the Association is hosting a reception in The Stephen’s Green Club, 9, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, […]
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CYPRUS & UNFICYP RE-VISITED Advance Notice – Seeking Expressions of Interest To mark the 55th Anniversary of the first Irish military deployment to UNFICYP, McKee Officers Club is proposing to conduct an 11 day tour to Cyprus over the period 11 to 21 October 2019. The broad planning concept for this proposed tour is for […]
The Executive Committee of ARCOIreland has accepted an invitation on behalf of its members from the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, DSM to attend the 2019 Defence Forces Veterans Day. This will be held in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 on Saturday, 11th […]
In September 2018, the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) released a Statement of Concern on the serious deterioration of the service conditions, and the depletion of strategic defence capabilities in the Defence Forces. Link to Statement of Concern. ARCOIreland’s stated position on these significant issues remains relevant. Of particular concern to ARCOIreland, is the […]
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Members of ARCOIreland will be aware that Major General Michael Beary has handed over command of the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) and will retire shortly from the Defence Forces. On Tuesday 4th September 2018, at 1600 hours, Major General Beary will be presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by the Minister with Responsibility […]
The Fuchsia Appeal runs annually to raise funds for ONE’s charitable endeavours, namely the provision of accommodation and other assistance to ex-service personnel in need. The following is a LINK to an article on ONE Homes in the digital edition of the Irish Times. Although the main drive of the appeal takes place during the month […]
The Executive Committee of ARCOIreland has accepted an invitation on behalf of its members from the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM, to attend the 2018 Defence Forces Veterans Day. This will be held in Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 on Sunday, 13th May at 1200 hours. A […]
The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM, has issued an invitation to members of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers to attend the Defence Forces Veterans’ Day, which will be held at McDermott Square, Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp on Sunday, 8th October 2017 at 1200 hours. A […]
CAVALRY CLUB ANNUAL DINNER 2017 The Cavalry Club Annual Dinner will be held in the Officers Mess, Cathal Brugha Barracks on Saturday, 04 November 2017 at 1900 hrs. The Club President and Committee hope that all retired officers of the Cavalry Corps can make a special effort to attend. To make a booking please contact […]