Name:Pádraic O'Kane
Age:35
From:Originally from Longford but now lives in Newry, Co Down.
Background:Studied hotel management in Portrush in Co Antrim. Went to Britain where he worked with Forte Group, before returning to Ireland to join Masterchefs where he worked as commercial director. Set up his own business in 2002.
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Inspired by:Glen Dimplex founder Martin Naughton.
Most likes to:Follow sport. "I love rugby and sport of any type, but it's more watching it than playing it these days," he says.
"I'm also a big Liverpool supporter."
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