Career change is your new career constant

Career change is your new career constant In a world where no one can predict what happens next, change is the only constant. Lisa Jones, a Career Consultant at the Officers’ Association, outlines why adopting a positive approach to change is the way forward… Career choices can often feel huge, daunting prospects. To people who […]

Veterans Trek the Camino For Veterans Charity

On the 3rd September 2021, Tony Murray and Jimmy Fulham will undertake an 800km trek on the Camino de Santiago, a walk across northern Spain. Tony and Jimmy are embarking on the trek for homeless veterans in Ireland and to support the work of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann / Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE). […]

The Fuchsia Emblem

Did you know? The Fuchsia Badge That the Fuchsia flower was chosen as the fundraising emblem of the ONE, which was first used in the inaugural Fuchsia Appeal launch in 2009. The annual Fuchsia Appeal is run to raise much-needed funds for the ONE’s charitable objects, namely the provision of accommodation and other assistance to […]

History of ONE Badge

Did you know? On the 10th March 1951, ‘Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann’ – The Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen was formed at the Mansion House in Dublin. This new organisation brought together The National Federation of Irish Ex-Servicemen and the Association of Regular Ex-Servicemen, these organisations had emerged following demobilisation after ‘The Emergency’ (World War II). […]

Did you know? Defence Forces ‘FF’ badge design

Did you know? That the Óglaigh na h-Éireann (Defence Forces) FF cap badge design, which is common to all Corps and Services and all orders of dress, is derived from the badge of the Irish Volunteers, Óglaigh na h-Éireann, and was designed by Professor Eoin MacNeill, Chairman of the National Executive of the Irish Volunteers. […]

Results Cobh Branch ONE Golf Classic – 9th July 2021

1st: James O’Shea, Thomas O’Shea, Chris Casey – 55 net Kindly sponsored by Jack Doyles, Cobh 2nd: B. Daley, C. O’Driscoll, D. Walsh – 56 net C/B 3rd: D. O Brien, M. Browing, P. O’Keeffe – 56 net Kindly sponsored by David O’ Sullivan, Club Professional, Cobh Golf Club 4th: T. O’Flynn, P. Whelan, T. […]

Jadotville Challenge – 29th June – 3rd July

Jadotville Challenge 29th June – 3rd July By taking part in the Jadotville Challenge, you are remembering those who bravely fought at Jadotville over 5 days in September 1961, bringing honour to Ireland and supporting Irish Defence Forces Veterans who now need your assistance.  You can register NOW at www.jadotvillechallenge.com. The challenge is to cover […]

Letterkenny home helping ex- Soldiers navigate life after leaving the military

A charity set up to support military veterans is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel – Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE) – was founded in 1951 to assist members of the Defence Forces in the aftermath of the Emergency. Since then, it has grown to 37 branches with 1,000 members and […]