Hostel for homeless veterans opens in Cobh

The new development, which has 5 bedrooms, was launched by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney.

Diarmuid Higgins, Secretary, Cobh Branch ONE and Chairman, Southern Area Council of ONE. Brú na Farraige will be formally opened today by Minister Simon Coveney, and the newly appointed Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Seán Clancy will also be in attendance. Picture: Larry Cummins

A new hostel for homeless Defence Forces veterans opens today.

The new development will provide a safe and secure environment for Defence Forces veterans who are experiencing difficulties in their transition back into civilian life The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann), otherwise known as ONE, opened Brú na Farraige hostel on Harbour Row, Cobh, County Cork.