Paul Hannigan
Current job: Director of IT Letterkenny and chairman of the Council of Directors of the ITs.
What school did you attend? De La Salle College, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.
Had you any famous classmates?
Gary Walsh and Brian Murray both of whom won All-Ireland medals with Donegal in 1992.
Hidden talents at school? So hidden they couldn't be found.
Best subject? Geography.
Worst subject? Physics
Most inspirational teacher and why?
The late Margaret McGinley, taught me for three years in primary school. She was an excellent teacher whose methods were way ahead of her time. She was an excellent musician and very involved in drama. Her son Sean McGinley is now a renowned actor.
Where did you go to college? UCD where I obtained a Bachelor of commerce and a Master's in business studies.
What's the best thing about the Irish education system? The contribution it has made to the development of Ireland.
What's the worst thing? Over-emphasis on points attainment at the expense of the development of multiple intelligences.
What song most reminds you of your school days? Don't You Want Me Baby by Human League.
