Famine Trail Walk – Veterans Walking for Veterans 12 – 18 May 2025

In 1847, 227 families were evicted from their homes on Strokestown Estate in County Roscommon. This led to 1,490 men, women and children who were, for purely financial reasons, forced to walk the 170 Km from Roscommon to Dublin. It was here that they were put aboard ships, sent to Liverpool and then forced to […]
ONE welcomes its sixth VSO to its staff

The Organisation for National Ex-service Personnel ONE are delighted to announce that Ms. Orla Doherty from Donegal has joined our team of Veteran Support Officers (VSO). A compassionate and experienced trauma counsellor dedicated to supporting and advocating for individuals on their healing journey. With many years of experience in mental health and trauma recovery, Orla […]
ONE selected as GAA Charity Partner 2025

ONE (Óglaigh Náisiúnta Na hÉireann, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel) has partnered with the GAA in a landmark initiative to raise vital funds and awareness for veteran homelessness and mental health support. IRELAND – ONE (Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel) has today announced its selection as an official charity […]
Mountain climb by veterans on Pen y Fan, South Wales in support of Homeless Irish Veterans

Audra Larkin, ONE Veteran Support Officer; I am delighted to be part of this initiative in memory of Claire Gardiner R.I.P. ex 12th Batt. On April 18 to 20th 2025 Irish Defence Force Veterans and British Armed Forces Veterans along with members of the ONE Band of Sisters are climbing Pen y Fan, the highest […]
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 […]
Branch Executive Assistant

Position Title: Branch Executive Assistant Programme: Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE) Branch Executive Assistant The Employer: ONE’s primary objective is to support the needs of Irish veterans by the provision of accommodation to homeless and other veterans in need of such domestic accommodation in its Veterans’ Homes and the provision of other advice and support […]
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, […]