Describe a man who has positively impacted your life.

My Dad is a quiet man. He didn’t have the best start in life. He doesn’t see it that way but looking in with adult eyes I see that it was a cold, emotionless childhood.

His Father was an alcoholic his mother deeply religious.

She left her life and career as a teacher in Ireland to follow her husband.

I don’t think the picture he painted was the story she was told.

My mum said when she met my Dad she’d go over to the house. They never spoke, it was a house devout of emotion or laughter.

My Dad didn’t follow the steps of his father he looked after us, he provided for us.

He has always been there for us. Steady, reliable and man you can count on.

My Dad has taught me many things but mostly to be a better person.