Attended Catholic schools in Dublin where the priests felt he was
destined for the Holy Orders.
He studied Sociology and History at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth,
Ireland. This was followed by postgraduate studies at the London
College of Printing, where he earned a diploma in Broadcast Journalism.
His brother, Keith, hosts the holiday show No Frontiers, on Irish TV
station RTE.
At weekends he enjoys playing five-a-side football and golf.
Lives in Dublin with wife, Doon and their children Quin, Muireann, Milo and Elsa. The family also have a home in Kew, West London.