Eight Schools Across Six Counties Last Month: Irish Funds Financial Literacy Programme Update

The Irish Funds TY Financial Literacy Programme has delivered sessions to eight schools across six counties over the past month, continuing to expand access to financial education for Transition Year students nationwide.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Deloitte for their continued support in making this programme a success!

The programme has seen strong engagement from students as they explored key financial concepts including financial literacy, digital finance, sustainable investing, and essential life skills. As part of the initiative, students also gained practical experience by setting up their own FT Schools investment portfolios.

Recently Completed Schools

• Presentation College, Carlow with volunteers Elaine Halligan, Siobhan Prendergast and Mairead Buckley (StateStreet)

• Coláiste Chiaráin, Athlone with volunteers Patrick Daly (Morgan Stanley), Aisha Keegan (Forvis Mazars) and Yaken Bashara (Deloitte)

• CBS Roscommon with volunteers Joe Mitchell (Walkers), Emmet Burke and Seadhna Ryan (Deloitte)

• Davis College, Cork with volunteers Shane O'Sullivan (Fund Recs), Alan Cuddihy, Susie Cummins and Aisling O'Sullivan (Deloitte)

Sessions Currently Underway

• St Kieran’s College, Kilkenny with volunteers Ian Wallace, Lee Clarke and Aga Gajor (Deloitte)

• Sandymount Park ETSS, Dublin with volunteers Aidan Farrell (Morgan Stanley), Laura Chambers (First Sentier) and Laoise Kiernan (Irish Funds)

• Loreto Navan, Meath with volunteers Helen Dodd, Biana Dulau (Fineco Asset Management) and Éowyn Nugent (Irish Funds)

• Loreto Balbriggan, Dublin with volunteers Shaun Gilbride (Deloitte), Fiona de Burca (PwC) and Finlay Wells (Irish Funds)

The programme continues to benefit from strong industry collaboration, with volunteers from across the Irish funds sector contributing their expertise and time to support student learning and engagement.

With further schools scheduled in the coming months, the Irish Funds TY Financial Literacy Programme continues to play an important role in building financial awareness and career insights for students across Ireland.