After 2 years, the home fires started burning and I found myself back in my native Ireland studying Computer Software Development with French in Dundalk Institute of Technology.

I then went on to work in the family business, the local pub! Since then, I have had various employment, however now realising my skill and tenacity in languages, wish to follow through with a career I know I'll love.


1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?
Just arrived last night(november 30), after a long journey by car through France, Germany & Austria!!! Glad to arrive safe and sound, continental driving is very different to Irish driving... I lived in Ireland with my girlfriend of 3 years, she wanted to return to college and of course, I couldn't not give life together a try here as she did for me.

2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere?
Yes I lived in Italy for 2 years... I studied the language at home to gain extra credit in my final exams in High School. I thought I should perfect the language by living there. Hopefully I'll be able to integrate myself into Hungarian society, but I think it may be difficult from what I hear due to red tape...

3. What surprised you most about Hungary?
The fact that it's multi-cultural, particularly Budapest, just like back home in Dublin, which is a great thing.

4. Friends are in Budapest for a weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?
Well its X-mas time soon so a trip to the markets in Vörösmarty tér.

5. What is your favourite Hungarian food?
Gulyás Leves, paprikás krumpli, Herz Téliszalami és f?szelék(?)!!!

6. What is never missing from your refrigerator?
Carlsberg...

7. What is your favourite Hungarian word?
Nagyon szeretlek...but only if it's said to me by my girlfriend or by me to her...

8. What do you miss the most from home?
After my family, what I miss the most is my Labrador Max.

9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?
If it was possible, a career where I can put my languages to good use.

10. What's a job you would definitely never want?
Politician

11. Where did you spend your last vacation?
Last holiday was to Skiathos in Greece.

12. Where do you hope to spend your next one?
My girlfriend talks about the Balaton so hopefully next year it will happen.

13. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?
Band = U2; film = "The Sting" with Robert Redford & Paul Newman; Hobby = Playing darts with the local pub team

14. What can't you resist?
Cigarettes...

15. Red wine or white?
Red, especially with a good meat based pasta

16. Book or movie?
Movie then book

17. Morning person or night person?
Morning

18. Dog person or cat person?
Definately dogs, very loyal.

19. Buda side or Pest side?
When I find out I'll let you know!!!

20. What would you say is your personal motto?
When you find yourself rock bottom, the only place you can go is up...