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Three retired teachers reflect on the simple financial habits that supported them throughout their careers and share practical, reassuring advice for younger teachers starting out today. When you’re starting your career in teaching, retirement can feel a lifetime away. Payslips … Continue reading →

For our Drop-In on Wed 4th March 2026 we will have Ms Patsy Fitzsimons from the Decision Support Service in attendance to address us on the topic of Assisted Decision Making. As we  “mature” it is very important to know what services / actions … Continue reading →

Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday. 21st January 2026. Flat walk. Refreshments afterwards.   January Social Walk. St. Stephen’s Green and Museum of Literature Ireland  – MoLI. Leaders – Jean Coleman and Rita Lynch. 11.00am.  Meet at the Fusiliers’ Arch, (top of Grafton St.) St. Stephen’s Green. Walk around St. Stephen’s Green. Visit MoLI.  … Continue reading →

Following on from 2 very successful, active and mostenjoyable dancing weeks in the Marbella area of Spain in 2024 & 2025, our trip in 2026 will take place from 5th to 10thOct next. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn some Latin dance steps, have a varied dining … Continue reading →

Dear RTA Colleague I hope you enjoyed the festive period and are now planning activities for 2026. Our very successful and enjoyable Ballroom Dance Classes for the upcoming spring term will be commencing on Thursday 22nd Jan. 2026 @ 10:30 hrs in the Teachers’ Club, Parnell Sq. … Continue reading →

The Christmas Miscellany took place in the Teachers’ Club on Tuesday 9 December. Apologies for the late posting but I have been indisposed since then and am now only recovering. As usual, the occasion was ably chaired by Carmel Ui … Continue reading →

Our first cycle of 2026 will be on Tuesday next, 13th January;is a gentle, leisurely cycle from Wellington Lane, Templeogue, to Bohernabreena water works via Tymon Park, Balrothery, Firhouse Weir, Dodder Valley and Kiltipper Park.  Most of the cycle is off road and, with the exception of a short … Continue reading →

Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday. 21st January 2026. Flat walk. Refreshments afterwards.   January Social Walk. St. Stephen’s Green and Museum of Literature Ireland  – MoLI. Leaders – Jean Coleman and Rita Lynch. 11.00am.  Meet at the Fusiliers’ Arch, (top of Grafton St.) St. Stephen’s Green. Walk around St. Stephen’s Green. Visit MoLI.  … Continue reading →

Hello all!  Happy 2026! I hope you all had a glorious Christmas break, we had a gorgeous, wholesome 2 weeks in Donegal and the weather was amazing (for once), so dry! I had so much help from family, parents, cousins, … Continue reading →

RTAI Dublin South Ath- bhliain faoi shéan ‘s faoi mhaise dár gcoisithe go léir– go mbainimís taitneamh agus sult as na siúlóidí atábeartaithe don bhliain atá romhainn. Our first RTAI walk of 2026 will be on Wednesday next, 14th January in the Kiltipper / Bohernabreena area. We look forward to the usual big turn out for this walk and it is ideally suited for all abilities.  Choose the longer … Continue reading →