Name:Niall Duff.

Age:48.

From:Straffan, Co Kildare.

Background:Educated at the Cistercian College in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. He started his career at the Burlington Hotel, eventually becoming manager of the hotel. From there he moved to London, where he managed several bars, before coming home to Johnnie Fox's.

Inspired by:Seán Quinn.

Favourite book: The Power Of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale.