Man who learned to read in prison aged 32 graduates with honours degree

Cork man Timmy Long spent the last eight years pursuing his education, graduating from Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) this month with an honours degree in construction management.

Timmy Long, right, with his brother Tommy at home in Churchfield, Cork. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

A Cork man who learned to read in prison at the age of 32 and later found out he has severe dyslexia has become the first in his family to graduate from college.

Timmy Long has spent the last eight years pursuing his education, graduating from Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) this month with an honours degree in construction management.