ONE’s Deputy CEO Michael Smyth is pictured giving a talk to serving Defence Forces personnel in Cathal Brigha Barracks recently. Michael is currently visiting ALL Barracks and Posts around the country to brief DF Members on ONE’s Strategic Goals and current projects including new homes for homeless veterans like ONE’s fifth home in Cork City […]
ONE was founded in Mansion House on 10th March 1951 and unified two comradery associations into ONE: The National Federation of Irish Ex-Servicemen and the Association of Regular Ex-Servicemen. ONE’s first National President was Lt General Michael Joseph Costello. ONE’s original goals were: Comradeship – “maintenance of old bonds” and To facilitate work of the […]
ONE celebrates and supports ‘International Women’s Day’ and encourages women to join our Veterans Organisation and support our charitable aims. Our newest branch was set up in 2021 in Clonmel with three women elected as their Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, throwing out any thoughts of a ‘men only’ club. That branch is currently in Delaware, […]
Today is the anniversary of our National Flag which was first unveiled by Thomas Francis Meagher at the Mall, Waterford in 1848 On Sunday 3rd March 2024 a ceremony was held on the Mall, Waterford for the Thomas Francis Meagher & Tricolour Celebration. The ceremony included a wreath laying, a Veteran’s Guard of Honour and […]
Job Description 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 […]
At the recent launch of ONE’s Annual Fuchsia Appeal in Brú na bhFiann (Home of the Brave), in Smithfield, Dublin, Colm Campbell, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of ONE announced, “Today, we are extending our Mental Health Support Service by launching a 24/7 helpline for all veterans of the Defence Forces operated by Laya […]
Earlier this week our South Tipperary (Clonmel) Branch held their AGM and invited our Deputy CEO Michael Smyth to visit to support and introduce himself to the members. Also pictured this week is our Commodore John Barry (Wexford) Branch who held its AGM recently in the sunny southeast. Join Our Team – ONE Membership is […]
ONE staff are delighted that our new website www.ONE-Veterans.Org has received the runner-up award in the ‘Not-For-Profit Website of the Year’ category at the PTSB National Digital Awards 2024. Well done and thank you to the fantastic team at ITM Digital who designed and built our new website. ONE’s primary objective is to support the needs of Irish veterans by the […]
Pictured are members of the 66th and 67th Recruit Platoons who completed their initial training in the Defence Forces in Gormanston Camp on Friday 23rd February with the 27 Inf Bn and Joint Induction Training Centre. ONE’s objects and aims can be summarised as SCAR: Support | Comradeship | Advocacy | Remembrance Comradeship is described […]
On Thursday 22nd February Lt Col Cathal Keohane, Officer Commanding 122nd Infantry Battalion presented two cheques in Sarsfield Barracks. This was on behalf of the men and women of 122 Inf Bn, and from their combined fundraising activities while serving in South Lebanon. A large donation of over €4,000 was accepted by ONE Board Director […]
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