This Working Life with Alan Craughwell: 'If my children understand that some people need a bit of help, even if I never make a red cent, this will have been a success'

"I should have been a plumber. My older brothers, Ollie and Eamon, work in the Co Galway firm my late dad set up. I did summer work with him in the mid-1990s, but I had no aptitude for plumbing. You need a mechanical mind."

The founder of AssistiV Ireland and director of Mixed Ability Sports Ireland discusses their career path and personal background. Despite opportunities to join the family plumbing business established by their late father in Co Galway, where older brothers Ollie and Eamon continue to work, they pursued a different direction. Summer work experience in the mid-1990s revealed a lack of aptitude for plumbing, requiring the mechanical mindset the role demands. This divergence led to entrepreneurial ventures focused on disability services and inclusive sports programming, reflecting a commitment to community engagement and accessibility.

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