Working Life: I was born a nurse and, even in retirement, I’m delighted to still work as one

Mary Llewellyn, respiratory nurse, asthma advice line, Asthma Society of Ireland

Mary Llewellyn, respiratory nurse, asthma advice line, Asthma Society of Ireland. Picture: Moya Nolan

“I’m a true-blue, dyed-in-the-wool Dub. From as early as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse. I started at 17, and I’m still working at 69. I have never regretted my decision.

“I qualified as a general nurse in 1978, as a children’s nurse in 1979, and as a midwife in 1981. I’ve had a marvellous career spanning work in Ireland, the UK, India, the USA, Vietnam, and South America.