ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel William X (Willie) Phillips, peacefully, on Tuesday, 24th February 2026 in the Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road, Dublin 14 (D14 C7W2). Willie’s funeral service will take place at the Residence on Monday, 2nd March 2026 at 11 am, to which former comrades in the […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Brendan McCann of Greystones County Wicklow and formerly of Kilkenny City. Brendan passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday 25th December. Predeceased by Christeen his beloved wife and best friend of 48 years and much-loved father of Patrick, Hughna, Claire […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Henry F (Harry) Johnston, Lissan House, Priorland Road, Dublin Road, Dundalk, County Louth who passed away peacefully, on Sunday 30th November, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (née McDonnell) and dear father of Mark, Harry, and Paul. Predeceased by his parents […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel William (Bill) Egar, Bishopscourt, Cork and late of Mourneabbey, Mallow and Skibbereen. On November 7th, 2025, in the gentle, affectionate, and attentive care of the staff of Saint Claire’s Ward of Saint Finbarr’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Fred O’Callaghan, at the age of 96, of Cloneen Road, Deansgrange, Dublin, on 5th October 2024 in the tender care of Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Predeceased by his brother Jimmy and survived by his sisters Joyce and Dympna, brothers Ralph and Brendan. Fred […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Seán Quilty, Óglaigh na hÉireann, of Retreat Park, Athlone, County Westmeath and formerly of Croom, County Limerick. Peacefully on Sunday 3rd March 2024. Predeceased by his beloved parents John Joe and Myra, his sister Mary, and brothers Patrick and Gerard. Sadly missed by his […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Francis J P (Frank) Blake of Dublin and formerly Carrigaholt, Athlone. Peacefully in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on 16th January 2024. Beloved husband of Patricia, loving father to Louise, brother to Alice and cousin of Rev Fr John O’Connor. Frank will be sadly missed by […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Seán Hurley, Cuan Scí, Rath, Caherdaniel, County Kerry and The Orchards, Montenotte, Cork City on September 16th, 2023, peacefully at the Mater Hospital Cork, surrounded by his family. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Brenda (nèe Bracken). Loving father of John, Catherine, Miriam, […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Patrick (Paddy) Ghent, late of Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Cork. On September 1st, 2023, peacefully at Orwell Private Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Eve; he will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, brother Fr Billy Ghent and sister Sr. Bernie Ghent, […]
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Peter Daly of Killow, Clarecastle, County Clare. On 16th December 2022, peacefully, at Ennis Hospital. Beloved husband of Ann and proud and loving father of Adrienne. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter, grandchildren Yasmin, Peter and Steven, great-grandchildren Logan and Scott, son-in-law Carlo, Yasmin’s […]

