Current job: Chief executive Football Association of Ireland.

What schools did you go to? Abbey CBS, Tipperary town.

Best subject? Accountancy

Worst subject? Latin

What's the boldest thing you ever did in school? Listened to Spain versus Ireland (3-3 draw) during a geography class.

Who was your favourite teacher and why? My wife, who is a secondary school teacher!

Who was the object of your first crush? Too close a call!

What was your earliest career ambition? To play professional soccer for Manchester United and also for the Republic of Ireland.

Did you go to college? Waterford Regional Technical College.

What song most reminds you of your schooldays? Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams.

What would you look for when choosing a school for your own children? Ideally one that would provided a solid education, be good socially and strong on sports.

Were your schooldays the best days of your life? No question -yes.