Hostel for homeless Defence Forces veterans to open in Cobh

The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE) says the facility will provide a “safe and secure” environment for Defence Forces members who “may be going through difficult times. “ File Picture Colin Keegan: Collins Dublin

A new hostel and Defence Forces veteran support centre is to open in Cobh, it has been announced.

The lease for the new development - which will be located at the site of a former social-welfare office on 8 Harbour Row in Cobh - was procured by the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE).