Always interested in Radio and TV as well as drama and writing comedy scripts and very sporty, particularly Hurling and Soccer
When & where did you do your first radio show? ;
It was with HOSPITAL RADIO in Wexford
Were you good (and do you know if anybody listened?!)? :
It’s so long ago I cant remember !
How did you get into radio :
Through Larry Gogan in 2FM who believed in me and passed on my demo tape
What’s your typical working day like? :
I start around 7am each morning preparing for the days programme, but the days vary as sometimes a news story could break or I may have to travel around the county to record an item. It is very important to me that the programme has its finger on the pulse of important events taking place. Basically my philosophy is, if a story breaks i'll do my best to cover it, no matter what time of day or night it happens and getting around the county is very important as real life listener stories are crucial.
Do you think you are famous? :
Its nice to be recognised (I dont know if you could call it fame). If a listener takes time to stop me in the street to discuss an issue or mention something they would ilke discussed on air, I am only too happy to listen. Reaction is very important. I am out and about a lot at various functions and matches etc. and I always welcome peoples thoughts and I have been very lucky to travel the length and breadth of the county in the role I do and love having a good chat on my travels.
What sort of CD’s are in your collection? ;
At the moment I have Cry Before Dawns greatest hits, Duke Special and Reba Mcentire (she is my favourite country singer
What's your favourite song of all-time? :
Jesamaine by the CASUALS
What type of car do you drive? :
A Chevrolet Epica (although some of my friends tell me I change cars more often that I change socks)!
What's in your pockets at the moment? :
Car keys, mobile phone, 50 euro and 50 cent
what music do you personally like best? :
I have a varied music taste, Phil Lynott was my hero, I love American Country music too and in light classical I am a huge fan of Strauss
what type of food do you like:
Good plain food, roast beef and spuds and I live on coca cola!
Are you superstitious? :
yes magpies , black cats..... the lot
What was the last book you read? :
Flesh and Blood by Nicola Tallant
What’s your favourite film? :
The Quite Man and my favourite TV series was "Band of Brothers". I also love Midsomer Murders and Foyles War on TV
Who was the most famous person you’ve met.when & where was it?
Maureen O’ Hara from the above film and also Richard Branson made a huge impression , Terry Wogan I interviewed in BIRMINGHAM and another real gent I met in 1993 was the late Johnny Cash and on the Morning Mix Imeeting Johnny Giles and Ray Houghton was special
What are you like when you’ve had a few drinks? :
stone cold sober I only drink coca cola
What 5 words describe you best? :
always on the go go!
If you ruled the country what would be the first thing you'd change? :
The structures within the health service and would give Wexford General Hospital the funding it needs
Is there anything you want to declare?! :
I am blessed with the family I have. I love the job I do and the County I live in
Any other info you don't mind sharing with the world? :
My only regret in life is that I was never good enough to wear the purple and gold jersey for Wexford. It would have been the thrill of a lifetime to run up that tunnel in Croke Park and play for the Model County
