Question of Taste: Prof John O'Halloran of UCC picks his favourite books, music, films, etc

Professor John O’Halloran, interim president of UCC. Picture: Tomás Tyner
Professor John O’Halloran is interim president of UCC. Born in Cork as the second-youngest of eight children, he currently lives in Douglas with his wife Deirdre and three adult children: David, Andrew and Ailish. When not in Cork he can often be found in Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry. He is also a distinguished ornithologist, and has carried out extensive research on swans and dippers, in particular. Outside of UCC, Prof O'Halloran is chair of Fota Wildlife Board, and supports Birdwatch Ireland as a volunteer in birdwatching and wildlife conservation.