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 Branch Athlone.
Chairman Colm Campbell oversaw a smooth ceremony. Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris TD attended the event.
Paul recently retired from ONE as Executive Assistant to the CEO after 13 years. He is currently Secretary of the Connaught/Ulster Area Council and Treasurer of the Paddy Kelly Athlone Branch of ONE.
Paul’s vision for ONE remains clear and unwavering: to see no homeless veterans on the streets of Ireland and to ensure that every veteran has access to a bed and the dignity they deserve. , ensuring that:- NO IRISH VETERAN IS LEFT BEHIND