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An upcoming evening in Swords aims to make the first-home journey more approachable for people starting out on the property ladder. For a ticket price of €15, attendees will get a two-course early-bird meal and a chance to hear practical advice from industry professionals.
What the event offers
The session is designed as a relaxed, conversational night rather than a formal seminar. Guests can expect a mix of short talks, an audience Q&A and informal discussion over dinner.
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Topics on the agenda include saving for a deposit, steps to securing a mortgage and how to navigate the current property market. The organisers say the aim is to replace complexity with clear, usable guidance.
Who will be on stage
Joining Brendan on stage are two sector insiders: Ronan McKenna, Sales Director with Glenveagh Homes, and Caroline Murphy, a Homes Advisor with AIB. Together they will share experience from both the development and lending sides of the market.
Attendees will be able to ask questions directly and hear practical examples from people who work with first-time buyers every day.
Practical value for first-time buyers
The event is pitched at people at different stages — from those just starting to save to those already looking at properties. Beyond technical tips, organisers highlight the value of meeting others in the same position.
That peer contact can make the process feel less daunting and help people compare approaches to budgeting, viewing properties and dealing with lenders.
A local return for AIB
AIB’s return to Swords is presented as part of an effort to engage directly with prospective homeowners in the area. With a modest ticket price and a meal included, organisers say the evening is intended to be both informative and approachable.
For anyone curious about taking their first steps into homeownership, the night offers a compact, practical way to gather information and meet people who can help.
