Denis Fogarty: Losing my father when I was 23 has been the hardest challenge in my life

'His passing was very sudden, it took a bit out of me, but as time went on, it made me incredibly resilient'

Former rugby professional Denis Fogarty is the Regional Development Manager for FREE NOW. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

I grew up outside the town of Cashel and went to school in Rosegreen, mostly known for the stud farm, Ballydoyle, where Aidan O’Brien trains his horses.

I played rugby professionally for over 13 years with Munster, Aurillac, Agen, and Provence before entering the corporate world, specialising in sales and business development.