The Citizens Information website, citizensinformation.ie, which is referred to frequently in our updated Family Support Booklet (our booklet also includes a Personal Affairs Checklist), provides fast and easy access to comprehensive information on rights and entitlements. The website covers a wide range of subjects and services of interest to our members including: health, entitlements for older […]
Category Archives: News
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Apr
Apr
This year’s Defence Forces Review 2020 on the theme of ‘The global island: Strategic implications for Irish defence planning in the evolving geopolitical landscape,’ will be published in collaboration with DCU School of Law and Government, and launched in conjunction with an academic seminar held at DCU in December 2020. Papers are invited for submission […]
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Apr
Apr
Launch of Redesigned Website – April 2020 ARCOIreland communicates with its members by e mail, text-a-message and postings on its website. Our redesigned website has just been launched and its site map may be viewed here. The project was undertaken by ARCOIreland’s Web Master, Dermot Kelly and its Web Manager, Commandant Billy Campbell (Retd). The […]
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Apr
Apr
Here is a story to lift the heart and the soul in these dark days. It’s about Tom Gunn, an 82 year old retired member of the Defence Forces who served in the Congo and survived the Siege of Jadotville. Very recently Tom survived another battle. This time it was with COVID-19 and took place […]
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Apr
Apr
Some of our homeless comrades are facing even greater difficulties during the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis. ONE is appealing for help for these veterans who must still survive on the streets during this pandemic. They need your help urgently. ONE has set up a text donation system. To donate simply text ‘Flag’ to 50300 to […]
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Mar
Mar
Background COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is a new viral respiratory illness that can affect your lungs and airways. Ireland’s first case of coronavirus was confirmed on 29 February 2020. The Government remains proactive in implementing measures to protect citizens by delaying the spread of COVID-19. ARCOIreland’s members are encouraged to follow the Government’s advice, […]
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Jan
Jan
Introduction The General Election on Saturday, 08 February provides ARCOIreland with ample opportunities: To inform election candidates of the absolute need to promote the rights, interests, quality of life, services, and welfare of retired officers, and eligible spouses or civil partners, and To advocate for the Defence Forces, including its personnel, its veterans, and the […]
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Jan
Jan
Happy New Year to all members of ARCOIreland and to the wider Defence Forces Community. The Defence Forces have complied a comprehensive end of year review of their Operational, Training and Educational Activities for 2019, both at home and overseas. To download the Review, circulated by the Defence Forces Press Officer, please click here.
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Dec
Dec
ARCOIreland’s Officers and Executive Committee extend Christmas Greetings to its members, to their extended families, and to those who supported the Association in the advancement of its objectives during 2019. Le gach dea-ghuí don Nollaig agus don Athbhliain With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
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Dec
Dec
ARCOIreland’s submission in October 2013 informed the consultation process during the elaboration of the White Paper on Defence. ARCOIreland actively participated in a symposium hosted by the Minister for Defence in May 2015. The White Paper on Defence was approved by Government in July 2015. Paragraph 7.7 of the White Paper on Defence includes the […]