Inclusivity
Out at work
Out at work
Some of our LGBTQ+ colleagues talk about the highly personal decision about whether to 'come out' at work or not.
Unchanged melody
Unchanged melody
Despite suffering from Alzheimer's, Jim still sings 'Raglan Road' from start to finish. His son Keith took carer's leave to look after him, describing their time together as ''priceless'.
Caring for two mums
Caring for two mums
A growing sandwich generation find themselves caring for elderly parents while still supporting children.
From school to work
From school to work
For years, Bank of Ireland staff have volunteered at Merchants Academy, a school in a deprived Bristol area, now two former pupils are working in the Bank.
‘I came out to a friend when I was 33’
‘I came out to a friend when I was 33’
Laura O'Keefe, Co-Chair of Bank of Ireland’s With Pride employee network, on her struggle to accept herself and how she finally realised who she really was.
Ireland’s first inclusive LGBT+ rugby team
Ireland’s first inclusive LGBT+ rugby team
Emerald Warriors RFC, one of the world's first LGBTQ+ rugby teams, were founded by an Irishman to help revolutionise gay social life in Ireland.
From ‘city of coal’ to the ‘big village’
From ‘city of coal’ to the ‘big village’
20 years ago, Da Zhao left his family home and flew from China to Dublin. On Cultural Diversity Day, he talks about how he has adapted to living in Ireland.
“Am I like ‘Rain Boy?'”
“Am I like ‘Rain Boy?'”
Vincent Brennan shares the struggles and joys of being the parent of a child with autism and how it inspires him to help others to express their potential.
From golden goodbyes to shining examples
From golden goodbyes to shining examples
From symbols of gender discrimination, the gold sovereigns given to women forced to end their careers before 1973 when they got married have now become symbols of inclusion and diversity.