Gordon D'Arcy

Current job: Irish rugby international. Triple Crown winner.

What school did you attend? Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare.

Had you any famous classmates? No, but James Joyce was the most famous past pupil.

Hidden talents at school? Art.

Best subjects? Geography and art.

Worst subjects? Maths and French.

Most inspirational teacher and why? Tony Pearce - he just would not give up on the idea of me taking honours maths.

Where did you go to college? I am currently studying quantity surveying in DIT Bolton Street.

What's your best memory of school? Doing a half-decent Leaving Cert was a pleasant surprise - the system works!

What's your worst memory of school? All my memories of school are positive.

What song most reminds you of your school days? Time is on my Side by the Rolling Stones.