Donal Feely - Financial Advisor

25/09/2026

A simple video, but it makes a fair point.

Whether it’s a pension or savings, there’s nearly always a reason to put it off. Sometimes it’s just about starting with an amount that feels manageable and building the habit from there

TikTok | Make Your Day

06/09/2026

Delighted to come on board with OBN Financial Services and support the club.

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦 | 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗬 & 𝗢𝗕𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦

Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s are delighted to welcome Donal Feely and OBN Financial Services to the “Team Behind Our Teams” as club sponsors through our Ballinamore Le Chéile initiative.

Donal has represented the club from a young age and is now a mainstay of our Men’s Senior team. In June 2025, he joined OBN Financial Services in Carrick-on-Shannon as a Financial Advisor.

We are delighted to have Donal and OBN Financial Services on board and wish them every success. We also hope Donal can continue helping our Senior team progress in this year’s championship!

OBN Financial Services has been helping individuals, families and business owners for over 20 years. They provide advice on:

• Life cover
• Mortgage protection
• Income protection
• Pensions
• Savings and investments

Their aim is to provide clear, straightforward advice based on each person’s own needs and circumstances.

As part of the sponsorship, Donal and the OBN Financial Services team are offering club members and supporters a free, confidential financial consultation with no obligation.

This can include a review of any existing arrangements you may have. It is also open to anyone who is starting from scratch and would like to better understand the options available to them.

A review may help to identify gaps, duplicated cover or more suitable options. It may also simply confirm that your current arrangements remain right for you.

Any advice provided will be based on your own needs, circumstances and priorities.

To arrange a consultation or find out more, contact Donal or a member of the OBN Financial Services team:

☎️ OBN Financial Services: 071 967 1522
📱 Donal: 087 477 4700
✉️ [email protected]

OBN Financial Services is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

27/08/2026

Nvidia shares jumped by 8% today.

A jump like that gets attention—and investment apps make it easy to react in seconds. But before buying a share, here’s a question:

Do you already own it?

If your pension or investment is in a global fund, Nvidia and other large companies may already be in the mix.

Buying it separately could mean you have more money riding on one company than you realise.

That’s one of the benefits of a diversified fund—your money isn’t relying on one company.

Before buying anything new, it’s worth knowing what you already own.

14/08/2026

If illness or injury left you unable to work, your employer’s sick pay might help for a while. Your savings could help after that—but how long would they last?

Income Protection is an insurance policy that can cover part of your income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.

It isn’t a once-off payment. After an agreed waiting period, it can provide you with a regular taxable income.

It’s worth asking:

👉 How long would work continue paying me?
👉 How many months would my savings last?
👉 Would I still have enough coming in?

Because unfortunately, the bills won’t be sending a “Get Well Soon” card!

If you’re unsure how your finances would hold up, feel free to get in touch.

07/08/2026

Irish households have nearly €175 BILLION sitting on deposit.
And we’re more cash-heavy than many of our European neighbours:

Ireland: 38%
EU Average: 30%
Sweden: 13%

There’s nothing wrong with cash — we all need an emergency fund and money we can access.
But what about money you won’t need for years?

Inflation was 3.4% in the year to June, while the average rate on household overnight deposits was just 0.14% in May.
If your savings aren’t keeping up with inflation, your money buys less over time.

That’s the hidden cost of leaving long-term money sitting in cash.

31/07/2026

One man reaches for the microphone.

The rest of us reach for the calculator.

An announcement in Washington can have oil, currencies and markets moving before we’ve finished the morning tae.
Can we predict what comes next? Not a hope.
But we can control a few things:

✅Keep money aside for life’s surprises
✅Invest with a long-term plan.
✅Protect the payslip your household relies on.

Want to make your finances a little more “headline-proof”? Give me a shout

24/07/2026

Tesla hit a fairly serious pothole yesterday…

Its share price fell 14.5% in one day, wiping around US$214.5 billion off the company’s market value.

The drop followed weaker-than-expected profits and concerns about how much Tesla plans to spend on A.I and robotics.

The lesson isn’t whether Tesla is a good or bad investment. It’s that even the biggest names can have very bumpy days—and putting all your eggs in one basket can make for a rough journey.

Would a fall like that change your view of a company, or is one day too short to judge?

20/07/2026

Apple briefly pipped Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable company—but Nvidia is back out in front today.

A bit of context: market cap is the value the stock market places on a company. It’s worked out by multiplying its share price by the number of shares in circulation—it isn’t cash sitting in the bank.

Apple became the first widely recognised public company to reach a $1 trillion valuation in August 2018. Today, Apple and Nvidia are both valued at close to $5 trillion.

Market leaders can change quickly. Having a good spread of investments and a plan you can stick with is usually more sensible than chasing the latest winner.

Who do you reckon will be top this time next year?

17/07/2026

Is your savings doing the job you need it to do?

According to the latest CSO figures, prices in Ireland rose by 3.4% in the year to June 2026. This means money needs to grow by the same amount simply to maintain its buying power.

Cash remains important for emergencies and anything you may need in the short term. However, if some of your money is being kept for the longer term, it may be worth reviewing whether it is in the right place for your needs.

The right approach depends on when you will need the money, the access you require and how comfortable you are with risk.

17/07/2026

I’m a financial adviser with OBN Financial Services in Carrick-on-Shannon.

I can help with:

* Pensions
* Savings & Investments
* Life Insurance
* Mortgage Protection
* Income Protection

Whether you’re getting started or reviewing what you already have, I’d be happy to talk it through and help you figure out what suits your situation.

Send me a message here to arrange a chat.

OBN Financial Services Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.