Investment Literacy Programme
Learn how money works. Not from theory textbooks, but through real scenarios and practical decisions you'll actually face when managing your finances.
Apply for January 2026Built Around What Actually Confuses People
Most investment courses start with compound interest formulas. We start with the questions people actually ask: "Why did my pension lose value?" or "What's the difference between a stock and a fund?"
The programme runs over 12 weeks starting January 2026. Two evening sessions per week, because most participants have day jobs. Sessions last 90 minutes – enough time to dig into concepts without overwhelming anyone.
You'll work through case studies based on situations our team encountered while advising clients. Some are straightforward. Others involve tradeoffs where there isn't one "correct" answer.
What You'll Cover
Six core modules that build on each other. Each one tackles a different aspect of personal investing.
Market Basics
How markets actually function, who the players are, and why prices move the way they do.
Risk Assessment
Understanding your own comfort with volatility and matching investments to your situation.
Portfolio Construction
Building a mix of assets that makes sense for your timeline and goals.
Tax Implications
How investment returns get taxed in Ireland and strategies to manage this legally.
Pension Planning
Making sense of pension options and deciding how much you need to contribute.
Common Mistakes
Real examples of where people go wrong and how to avoid similar pitfalls.
Who Teaches This
Three advisors who've spent years explaining investment concepts to clients. They know where confusion happens and how to clarify it.
Tomás Fáilte
Senior Investment Advisor
Worked with over 200 clients building portfolios. Specializes in retirement planning and tax-efficient investing.
Siobhán Kerwick
Portfolio Strategist
Focuses on risk management and asset allocation. Helps clients understand volatility without panic.
Ailbhe Dunlea
Market Analyst
Tracks market trends and explains economic shifts in plain language. Makes macro concepts accessible.