From addiction and homelessness to 'life is amazing': how recovering addict will celebrate father's day

Ciarán Fullam (centre) with Coolmine CEO Pauline McKeown (left) and Conor Kearney of CJK Engineering. Ciarán is working with CJK Engineering, a pathway-to-work partner of Coolmine, where he has completed several construction courses.

Ciarán Fullam will celebrate father’s day more than most on Sunday — knowing just how close he came to losing his kids and family through addiction.

Ciarán, 30, began his battle with addiction aged 12, drinking alcohol, then smoking weed, taking ecstasy and cocaine, a route which ultimately lead to homelessness for two years.