This is the LINK to ONE’s Christmas Newsletter 2025 which will be of interest to all ARCO members. The Newsletter provides an update on its Veteran Homes, Veteran Support Centres and Officers, its Mental Health Support System and its Strategic Plan (ONE75). The Newsletter also contains the contact details of the principal mental wellbeing support […]
Tag Archives: Veterans
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Nov
Nov
On Thursday, 20th November 2025 The Joint Committee on Defence and National Security invited ARCO to a meeting in Leinster House to brief the Committee in relation to Key Issues Affecting Defence Forces Veterans. Invitations to the meeting were also sent to the Irish United Nations Veterans Association, the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel and […]
11
Nov
Nov
Further to our posting of 5th November on the Establishment of an Office of Veterans Affairs, the President of ARCO has received this letter from Mr Simon Harris TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence. ARCO has played an active part in bringing the process to this point. An agreed Veterans Policy now needs to be […]
05
Nov
Nov
On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD, announced that the Government had approved the establishment of an Office of Veterans Affairs. The Office is a recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces and a commitment in the current Programme for Government. It will be based within […]
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Oct
Oct
ONE has launched a Buy A Veteran A Coffee campaign to coincide with its Fuchsia Appeal 2025 in support of Homeless Veterans. The Organisation recently announced details of Phase 2 of its Veteran Home Expansion Plan (See our posting: https://arcoireland.com/phase-2-of-ones-home-expansion-plan/) ARCO members can help with the funding of this vital project in a meaningful way […]
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Jul
Jul
The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann), known as 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. This represents the largest ever investment in housing for homeless veterans with […]
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Feb
Feb
This is the link to the latest campaign video from Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann/Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE) and highlights the challenges associated with homelessness. https://vimeo.com/droga5dublin/hopecouture ONE, supported by Droga5, launched their ‘Hope Couture’ collection this morning, 16th February 2023, on Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin to shine a light on the […]
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Jul
Jul
The 2022 operational budget for the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE) is €1,020,000. State funding, together with support from ONE’s primary Charity Partner, The Leopardstown Park Hospital Trust, along with contributions from the residents of its homes towards their food and lodgings equates to approximately €650,000. This leaves a funding gap of €370,000. ONE’s […]
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Jun
Jun
The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers proudly participated in Veterans’ Day ceremonies in McKee Barracks on Sunday, 19 June 2022. Veterans’ Day celebrates and commemorates the service of all former members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who have selflessly and loyally served the State. It also recognises the sacrifices of the families and dependents of service […]
05
Sep
Sep
An initiative was set up by Brigadier General Peter O Halloran (Retired) with a view to informing members of the Defence Forces who are about to retire, along with veterans, of the opportunities available to them in Returning to Education. Peter is a member of ARCO and is one of the Western Region’s representatives on […]
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