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 […]
The following are details of upcoming lunches to mark the retirement of three officers of Óglaigh na hÉireann. Members of ARCOIreland may wish to attend the lunches or forward best wishes. Please note that subscriptions will not be sought as part of these functions. The lunches, however, must be booked in advance with the respective […]
On 15 September, Mr Paul Kehoe TD, Minister responsible for Defence, launched The College: The Irish Military College, 1930 – 2000, by Colonel Tom Hodson, in Collins Barracks Dublin. Since its establishment in 1930, the Irish Military College has had a vital influence, not only on the Defence Forces, but on the nation itself. […]
ARCOIreland WREATH LAYING CEREMONY GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE – FRIDAY, 7 0CTOBER 2016 Introduction The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCOIreland) will conduct a formal and solemn Wreath Laying Ceremony in the Garden of Remembrance on Friday, 7 October 2016, commencing at 1200hrs. The ceremony will remember, honour and commemorate the participants in the 1916 Easter […]