2024 Christmas message to members of the O.N.E. Lt General Seán Clancy, Defence Forces Chief of Staff

On behalf of the Defence Forces it is my privilege to extend season’s greetings to you the men and women of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE) and your families. In the season of goodwill, it is important for us all to give thanks and to take stock of where we are as we approach the […]
2024 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO MEMBERS OF ONE Micheál Martin, T.D., Tánaiste and Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs

It gives me great pleasure to extend Christmas greetings to all members of ONE and to your loved ones, both on my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Government and Department officials. 2024 has been another busy and productive year for ONE. Your work continues in providing advice and support to veterans […]
Two Defence Forces Veterans will run in the Dublin City Marathon in support of the Fuchsia Appeal for Homeless Veterans.

Jimmy Mills (58) and Tony Bishop (60) both served in 2 Infantry Battalion in Cathal Brugha Barracks, both are also United Nations Peacekeeping Veterans. “I have seen the work that the ONE charity does for my comrades in need and just felt I can do something to support it,” said Jimmy. Tony says, I know […]
Veteran Support Officer, HSE Regional Health Care Region F (Northwest – Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon & Galway)

Description of Role: To provide a critical service in our Veteran Homes and Veteran Support Centres to veterans experiencing difficulties. Many come to ONE with depression, disabilities, PTSD, or having suffered family breakdowns, with little support to call on. This role is completely client focused consistently seeking the best outcome for those we work for. […]
The Fuchsia Appeal 2024

Pictured; Brig Gen Colm Campbell Retd, Minister of State Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Chief of Staff Lt Gen Sean Clancy, National President of ONE Michael Kinahan, Secretary General of the Dept. Defence Jacqui McCrum & Cormac Kirwan. The Fuchsia Appeal 2024 was launched by the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces Lt Gen Sean Clancy, […]
Report of Scoping inquiry into schools run by Religious Orders

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this report and are in need of assistance, please use the services below. These services are available to ALL Defence Forces Veterans. Call Laya 24/7: Ireland: 1800 911 909, Local: 01 5180350, or UK: 0800 0988 350 Or visit: www.layaeap.ie Access password: LAYAEP […]
ONE Band of Sisters meet with Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

ONE Band of Sisters met with Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs and Defence on 27th of August 2024. Present were Brigitta O’Doherty, Deidre Carbery, Tracy Connolly, Audra Larkin, Sinead Black, Linda Buckely, Tanya Barrett, Paula Durkin, Jennifer Gaffeney, Jacinta Canning & Sarah Walshe. A lengthy discussion took place regarding […]
FR. Paul Murphy
On behalf of everyone at O. N. E., I would like to wish our good friend and comrade, Fr Paul Murphy a speedy recovery, as he recovers from his injuries.