ONE Fundraising Golf Classic
Our Members in Cork/Tipperary who support the Cobh Veteran Home are running a Fundraising Golf Classic in Cobh Golf Club 4 September 2026 in aid of the Cork Home which is being updated and refurbished to cater for 6 Homeless Veterans off the streets of Cork City I would like to invite you to support in […]
New Study Reveals Ireland as International Outlier on Veterans’ Policy as 140,000 Defence Forces Veterans Remain Uncounted by the State
ONE launches landmark report calling on Government to deliver meaningful action on veterans’ homelessness and support Dublin – 17th June 2026: Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE), the national veterans’ charity, today publishes a comprehensive study revealing that Ireland is a significant outlier among comparable nations in its approach to veterans’ policy, legislation and support services. […]
Christmas Newsletter 2025
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The Fuchsia Appeal 2025
Defence Force Veterans Invoke God’s Tears in Fundraising Drive as Demand for Emergency Accommodation Surges. The Annual Fuchsia Appeal aims to raise €0.5m to drive the largest ever investment in housing for homeless veterans with new homes in Cork, Limerick and Newbridge. IRELAND: Defence Forces Veteran Charity, ONE (Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann), has launched its annual Fuchsia Appeal aiming […]
Paul Cooley – National President
National President of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel- ONE) The hand over of the National Presidency of ONE followed immediately after the Defence Forces Veterans Day Parade in McKee Bks Dublin. Outgoing National President Michael Kinahan handed over to incoming National President Paul Anthony Cooley of the Paddy Kelly […]
Extract from the “Order of Business” in the Seanad Éireann Debate on Tuesday 15 July 2025. The conversation about locating the National Veteran Support Bureau in the GPO is underway.
Extract from the “Order of Business” in the Seanad Éireann Debate on Tuesday 15 July 2025. The conversation about locating the National Veteran Support Bureau in the GPO is underway. Extract from the “Order of Business” in the Seanad Éireann Debate on Tuesday 15 July 2025. The conversation about locating the National Veteran Support Bureau in the […]
Phase 2 of Veteran Home Expansion Plan
ONE, has announced the commencement of Phase 2 of its Veteran Home Expansion Plan with the addition of eighteen single en-suite bedrooms across three new homes in Cork, Limerick and Newbridge. The new phase represents the largest ever investment in housing for homeless veterans with €3.5m budgeted for the project. The additional bedrooms will bring the […]
National Veteran Support Bureau
Position Paper Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann Organisation of National Ex- Service Personnel (ONE) on the establishment of a National Veteran Support Bureau April 2025 National Veteran Support Bureau Introduction 1. ONE is a Registered Charity whose primary objective is to support veterans of the Defence Forces by […]
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 […]