The Irish veterans who faced homelessness and found each other
Broadcast Details: Friday 27th December, 3.30pm
After leaving the Defence Forces, many veterans face housing insecurity as some struggle to reintegrate in Ireland's cities and towns. Eimer McAuley meets a group of ex-personnel who faced homelessness after their service but found a home - and a new lease of life - in Cobh together. They tell their stories of service and reflect on what life has been like since moving into the house, which was opened by the ONE charity, in a groundbreaking development that they hope will lead the way for veteran supports in Ireland.
15.30-16.00 Friday 27th December – The Irish veterans who faced homelessness and found each other
After leaving the Defence Forces, many veterans face housing insecurity as some struggle to reintegrate in Ireland’s cities and towns. Eimer McAuley meets a group of ex-personnel who faced homelessness after their service but found a home – and a new lease of life – in Cobh together. They tell their stories of service and reflect on what life has been like since moving into the house, which was opened by the ONE charity, in a groundbreaking development that they hope will lead the way for veteran supports in Ireland.
