Beginner’s pluck: Insurance broker worker Deidre O’Neill

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Beginner’s pluck: Insurance broker worker Deidre O’Neill

Author Deirdre O’Neill’s interest in Ireland’s heritage flourished during lockdown.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 - 01:00
Sue Leonard

One of five children, Deirdre remembers whole days of being snuggled on her bunk bed, reading.

“We were kicked out to play as well, but I wasn’t sporty.”

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