How would you describe yourself?
Hardworking, approachable and extremely good looking ( two out of three ain't bad !!).

Happiest childhood memory?
Family holidays in Ballyliffin.

What was your first job?
Working in Liam Loughery's shop in Leafair Park.

Favourite book?
'Midnight Express'.

Favourite film?
'One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest'.

Favourite television programme?
'Match of the Day'.

Favourite expression?
'In a minute' (when asked to do something).

Favourite method of relaxation?
Listening to Dean Martin at home with my two daughters and a glass of red wine.

Favourite holiday destination?
Co. Clare.

Who would you most like to meet?
Bob Dylan.

What makes you angry?
Injustice.

What makes you happy?
Waking up each morning.

What human quality do you most admire?
Tolerance.

What human quality do you least admire?
Ignorance.

What has been the most embarrassing thing to happen to you?
A very bad haircut at Brennan's Barbers in William Street aged 10. I still bear the scars!

What was the worst thing to happen to you in your life?
The death of my parents.

What is your greatest fear?
Ill health for myself or my family.

What has been the high point of your life to date?
Marrying Carmel and the birth of our two daughters, Niamh and Ailish.

How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who tried his best.

What is your most treasured possession?
My family .

If you won the lotto what would you do with it?
Say nothing, leave home, leave work and leave the country (not necessarily in that order!)

If you could be granted one wish in life, what would you ask for?
Continuing good health .

If you could write your own epitaph what would it be?
"I told you I wasn't well!"