CV: Dr Art Cosgrove, President, UCD

Current job: President, UCD

What schools did you attend?

Abbey CBS Primary and Secondary Schools, Newry, Co Down

Did you have any famous classmates?

Sean O'Neill, Down Gaelic Footballer

Hidden talents at school?

My talent for football was effectively hidden by short-sightedness!

Where did you go to college?

Queen's University Belfast

Best subject?

Latin/maths

Worst subject?

Geography/chemistry

Most inspirational teacher and why?

My Latin teacher - because he inspired me with his love of the language.

What's the best thing about the Irish education system?

The broad range of subjects taken at school gives students a good foundation for further study and life.

The worst thing?

The stress put on young people at the time of the Leaving Certificate examinations

What song most reminds you of your school days?

Fats Domino's Blueberry Hill

Dr Art Cosgrove