'You look at things differently': John Brennan on cancer diagnosis and selling Kenmare hotels

'When you have the disease that I have, it's a fantastic thing to have because it makes you realise that today is precious'

Brothers John and Francis Brennan at the Park Hotel Kenmare. Picture: Domnick Walsh

When I catch John Brennan on this sunny Wednesday morning, my first question is the basic one. How are you?

"If I was any happier, I'd crack."