O.N.E. Fuchsia Appeal

whydave

The Drogheda Slane Branch members will be selling Fuchsia emblems in the Laurence Centre Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week.
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Representing veterans since 1950
The Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women (Irish: Óglaigh Náisiúnta Na hÉireann) or ONE is a support organisation for ex-service personnel of the Irish Defence Services.The ONE is dedicated to looking after the welfare of ex-service personnel of the Irish Defence Services.The O.N.E. is recognised as the official representatives of ex-service personnel by the Department of Defence and the Military Authorities.The official name of the organisation is Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann Teoranta and the Patron is Michael D. Higgins, PRESIDENT OF IRELAND.
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ChunkyLover_53

This is a small island nation steeped in historic symbology

Off the top of my head,

Shamrock
Harp
Celtic Cross
St Brigids Cross
Tricolour
Don't even get me started on military symbology

How, in the name of all that is good & green, did we end up with a Fucshia to remember Ex-Servicemen & Women?

time lord

"The Fuchsia was chosen as the emblem, as part of the launch of the first appeal in 2009. It was chosen, as it is grown throughout Ireland and was seen as a reminder of home when seen overseas. The Fuchsia badge is sold as part of the fundraising initiative and under the emblem is stamped the word ‘Cuimhnímis’, (let us remember) in remembrance of those have served and the many who have given their lives while serving."
Taken off the www.oneconnect.ie web site

Frosty McSnowballs

Not once have I imagined a fuscia while I have been out of the country.

Poor choice imo

ChunkyLover_53

time lord wrote: »

"The Fuchsia was chosen as the emblem, as part of the launch of the first appeal in 2009. It was chosen, as it is grown throughout Ireland and was seen as a reminder of home when seen overseas. The Fuchsia badge is sold as part of the fundraising initiative and under the emblem is stamped the word ‘Cuimhnímis’, (let us remember) in remembrance of those have served and the many who have given their lives while serving."
Taken off the www.oneconnect.ie web site

Thanks time lord for your reply & the height of respect to you

But unless I missed the issue of The Irish Daily Star that had the American Beauty style poster of Georgia Salpa lying on a bed of Fuchsias instead of rose petals, then that statement from that website is a crock of sh1te.

goldie fish

Poppys were already taken.

time lord

ChunkyLover_53 wrote: »

Thanks time lord for your reply & the height of respect to you

But unless I missed the issue of The Irish Daily Star that had the American Beauty style poster of Georgia Salpa lying on a bed of Fuchsias instead of rose petals, then that statement from that website is a crock of sh1te.

Just incase anyone thinks I'm affiliated to or a member of any ex'ers group I'm not nor ever have been. At the moment there are just too many to choose from lol.

wildfowler94

Grass is also very common in Ireland maybe we should have chosen that, cant bate thinking of the growth for the silage when your overseas.