Personal Stories

Read real experiences from real people who attended our courses.

A retired old couple sitting on a park bench, drinking coffees and chatting happily.
Alan and Avril, sitting together on a couch in their house. Happy after having taken our planning for retirement programme
Alan & Avril Nason
Banking and Nursing

Alan & Avril attended one of our open Planning for Retirement courses and this is their experience. Alan worked with permanent tsb for forty-two years before retiring in September 2019. Avril continues to work as a nurse and is considering her retirement options.

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Jimmy O'Driscoll sitting in his arm chair smiling.
Jimmy O'Driscoll
Private and Public sector employee

Jimmy O’Driscoll retired nearly five years ago at the age of 65. Jimmy had worked both in the private and public sectors. In his last job, he worked as a trainer with a public services agency teaching electricians and guiding apprentices.

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Fintan Monahan standing outside his house smiling.
Fintan Monahan
Former manager, Galway Greyhound Stadium

Fintan previously worked as a business director with various multinationals. He semi-retired 17 years ago, becoming a house-husband and full-time parent, before returning to the workforce as General Manager of the Galway Greyhound Stadium.

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