‘It becomes a way of life’: SSAFA volunteer Mark honoured for decades of service
14 August 2026A huge thank you to veteran Mark Macarte for his incredible 38 years of dedicated volunteering with SSAFA.
Do you need our support?
Chat
Do you need our support?
Chat
We are the Republic of Ireland branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Founded in 1885, we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and of all the work we do with inspiring people from the Republic of Ireland, across the UK and around the world.
Thank you for getting in touch with SSAFA Republic of Ireland. Someone should be in contact soon.
Opening times: Opening times: Mon to Thursday 10.00-17.00, Friday 09.30 -14.30
Telephone number: 00353 16772554
Email: roi.branch@ssafa.org.uk
Live Chat
We are open 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Thursday, and 09:00 - 16:00 on Friday.
A huge thank you to veteran Mark Macarte for his incredible 38 years of dedicated volunteering with SSAFA.
£112k raised, 3,000 miles, 52 cars, 10 countries, countless wrong turns, but no speeding tickets: the triumph of A Driving Force 2026!
The ABF's grant provides important financial support to the Armed Forces community, delivered through SSAFA's caseworker volunteers.
Join SSAFA as we fundraise at and support the British Superbike Championship at Thruxton Motor Circuit this August!