Toomevara Father wins landmark case securing pensions for bereaved partners!

I am sharing this case around pensions for bereaved partners.  It is a landmark case which has secured equal treatment for all bereaved partners including spouses, civil partners and qualifying cohabitants. The fact that John O’Meara is from my father’s birthplace in Toomevara is even more meaningful. A little background on this case – John […]

The Psychology of the Markets

Recent events have highlighted that stock markets are deeply influenced by emotions, and not just rational analysis. This phenomenon is known as ‘market psychology’ and refers to the collective sentiment and behaviours of investors at any given time. Market psychology encompasses emotions such as fear, greed, optimism and anxiety which can drive markets to move in particular aways that are not always justified by fundamental data. For […]

Looking for something to do this May Bank Holiday weekend???

The May Bank Holiday marks a welcome long weekend – giving us the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy time with loved ones, or explore new experiences. Have you plans for the weekend? You may be planning on simply enjoying a restful day, catching up with friends or maybe a getaway. If are in Limerick why […]

Focus on helping the planet through small changes !

As we head into another new year we often think of improving ourselves in some way, shape or form! I listened to a very interesting podcast recently “Impactful Environmental Resolutions We Can Make” – by Jo Linehan. This had a particular focus on things we can do to help the environment and reduce the effects […]

The Three C’s of Investing !

Equities posted significant gains during November especially in the US which responded positively to Trump’s election.  This was fuelled by optimism around potential economic policies like tax cuts and deregulation.  The S&P 500 is up nearly 6% for the month of November – its strongest monthly performance so far this year. The ‘Magnificent Seven’ a […]