Des Cahill, sports presenter

Current job: RTÉ sports presenter

What schools did you attend? Coláiste Mhuire, Parnell Square

Did you have any famous classmates? No, but they did!

Hidden talents at school? Football - not such a hidden talent

Where did you go to college? I studied journalism at DIT Rathmines

Best subject? English

Worst subject? Biology - I had a bad experience behind the bike sheds

Most inspirational teacher and why? Joe Costello taught me English and economics and I loved his class. He left teaching and went into private industry, sadly for the students, but he excelled in international markets.

What's the best thing about the Irish education system? I think that with effort and parental support everyone has a good chance of achieving.

What's the worst thing about the Irish education system? It bothers me that so many people dislike Irish. I think that the way it is taught is putting people off.

What song most reminds you of your schooldays? I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats