Strategic Narratives in Ireland’s Defence Forces ARCO has been asked by Dr John Hogan, from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, to circulate its members with a request to participate in a research study titled ‘Strategic Narratives in Ireland’s Defence Forces’ which he is leading. The project investigates […]
Category Archives: News
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May
May
The AIB Community €1 Million Fund for 2026 is now open for nominations. ARCO encourages its members to nominate ONE for an allocation from this Fund to help finance its vital work for veterans. ONE supports Irish veterans by the provision of accommodation in its Veterans Homes. It also provides Veterans with Mental Health advice […]
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May
May
Listen to STANDEASY on Spotify. Stand Easy is a podcast about Ireland’s defence, security, and place in a changing world. Hosted by retired Irish Naval Service Commander Tony Geraghty, it explores how Ireland manages its national security, from defence policy and neutrality to the institutions behind it. The podcast can be accessed on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcGefC5zQKHQHUWYD4JyE […]
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Apr
Apr
RACO has contacted ARCO to say they have been informed by LAYA, with whom they operate their group health insurance scheme, that the scheme underwriters (AXA) are no longer willing to support the 10% discount for their members and have reduced it to 3%. The RACO group scheme ID is 26290. This took effect on […]
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Apr
Apr
An Army Ranger Wing Association (ARWA) five-member team has just travelled to Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, the last land before the extensive fields of polar ice which stretch to the North Pole and beyond. Their purpose is to raise funds for the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE). As ARCO members […]
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Apr
Apr
On Wednesday, 25th March 2026, ARCO met with the Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, and Department of Defence officials at Trinity House, Dublin. ARCO was represented by its President, Major-General Maureen O’Brien, Captain (NS) Dave Barry, and Lieutenant-Colonel John Kirke. ARCO expressed its appreciation for its access to the Minister and gave a short […]
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Mar
Mar
For the information of members, the Defence Forces Tribunal has given notice that it will commence public hearings on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 1000 hrs. The notice has been published on the Tribunal’s website (https://www.toidf.ie/) and may be accessed at: https://www.toidf.ie/app/uploads/2026/03/NOTICE-OF-COMMENCEMENT-OF-PUBLIC-HEARINGS.pdf
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Feb
Feb
Many ARCO members will know Lieutenant-Colonel Walter (Wally) Hunt, a member of our association. After commissioning Wally began his military career in the Equitation School and followed this with appointments in the Supply and Transport Corps and with 2 Infantry Brigade. In Defence Forces Headquarters he served in Military Finance and in Operations Section. Overseas […]
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Dec
Dec
This is the LINK to ONE’s Christmas Newsletter 2025 which will be of interest to all ARCO members. The Newsletter provides an update on its Veteran Homes, Veteran Support Centres and Officers, its Mental Health Support System and its Strategic Plan (ONE75). The Newsletter also contains the contact details of the principal mental wellbeing support […]