Over the coming months many of our members’ health insurance will fall due for renewal. The recent dramatic increases in the cost of this insurance, combined with the reduction in pensions and increased taxation, will have prompted many to shop around for a cheaper quote. ARCOIreland has been examining the situation and has found that, […]
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Looking for that ideal present for the military person in your life? Chiefs of Staff: The Portrait Collection of The Irish Defence Forces, edited by Colonel Tom Hodson, could be the answer to that ongoing problem. The Book has a foreword by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, together with fascinating articles on the collection […]
The Curragh Military Museum is well worth a visit by the history buffs among us or as part of a great family day out. The following information will help with the planning. Opening Times Monday – Thursday 0930hrs – 1500hrs Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays Curator Lt Col Des Healy E-Mail des.healy@defenceforces.ie curraghmilitary.museum@defenceforces.ie […]
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Raymond F. Swan, of “Ashdene”, Standhouse Road, Newbridge, Kildare. On Friday, 30 September 2011, peacefully at Naas Hospital. Beloved husband of Elsie and brother of the late Desmond. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters Deirdre, Louise and Catherine, son Raymond, sons-in-law, brother […]