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Me & My Money
Read more articles from the Me & My Money series exploring people's relationship with money
I bought my first violin for €10,000 at age 12. It took months of busking to pay for it
Me & My Money, Patrick Rafter, violinist/conductor
‘Treat yourself because you work hard enough for your money’
Me & My Money: Fiona Donnelly, vice-captain of Bohemians FC
‘My handbag collection is my daughter’s inheritance’
Me & My Money: Hazel Burton, professional home organiser
‘My worst money habit is buying overpriced coffee almost every day’
Me & My Money: Béibhinn Parsons, Ireland women’s rugby international shares her spending habits
Investing in cryptocurrency seems ‘like a more upmarket approach to gambling’
Me & My Money: Matthew McConnell, Irish international trail-runner
‘We had to pull the plug on a business venture last year as it wasn’t performing as expected’
Me & My Money: Sonya O’Dwyer, co-founder of Cork Whiskey Festival
‘I prefer investing in things I can see and touch. Linen feels safer than bitcoin’
Me & My Money: Artist and sculptor Margaret Egan shares her best purchases and financial habits
‘As a business owner, you’re always rolling the dice. Our latest gamble is a shop in Galway’
Lorna Murphy, co-founder, Fresh Cuts Clothing
Mark Walton, businessman: ‘We recently bought an outdoor sauna ... It’s a great investment’
Me & My Money: Mark Walton, cofounder of Voya
Stephen Brennan, actor: ‘I have never successfully saved for anything’
Me & My Money: Stephen Brennan, actor
Good luck to Simon Harris in his efforts to change investment risk appetites
Once bitten, twice shy – so twice bitten, stay away apparently holds
Amber O’Grady: ‘The biggest lesson I’ve learned over time is not to invest what you can’t afford’
The manager of Horse Racing Ireland’s ownership department says her best-value purchase was a share in an all-woman racing syndicate
Fiachna Ó Braonáin: ‘My income has always been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride’
Me & My Money: Fiachna Ó Braonáin, musician and radio presenter
‘Because I’m paid every six months, I can’t be reckless with money’
Me & My Money: Carmel Harrington, author
‘It’s sensible to spend money on things that last a long time’
Me & My Money: Julie Kelleher, theatre director
‘I bought a boat a few years back. It cost roughly what a deposit for a small house would have’
Me & My Money: Paul Murphy, CEO, Climeaction
‘The only thing I invest in is time with friends and loved ones!’
Jan Brierton, poet and fashion stylist, says her best-value purchase is a Sage smart kettle
‘I’m definitely not a gambler. I have a family and responsibilities’
Me & My Money: John Molloy, cofounder of Memo Paris Fragrances
‘I’m a bit careless with money at times. It’s important not to let it rule your life’
Ciara Ní Mhurchú is a fiddler and dancer, and a member of Celtic Woman and BIIRD
‘Haggling is part of the fun. I consider haggling an absolute God-given right’
Me & My Money: Lloyd Hutchinson, actor
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