CEARA GALLAGHER
CEARA Gallagher, 38, from Lisburn is married to Steven and they have a 3
month old baby boy called Luca. She is a speech and Language Therapist
working in South Eastern trust. Ceara was the winner of the 'Good Sud
Award' and was crowned the province's unsung hero. She scooped the award
by winning the public vote after Star readers had nominated for her
dedication to the parents and children of the ICAN centre in
Ballynahinch.
What do you like doing on your day off?
I don't get days off anymore but if I did I would like to sleep. Seriously I
love nothing more than a day clothes shopping followed by a coffee with
friends and then a DVD in front of a nice cosy fire.
If you were to choose your favorite meal what would it be, where and why?
It would be in Atina, Italy. The restaurant is called Vicolos and I love the
mushroom pasta - divine.
What has been your proudest moment?
Giving birth to our beautiful little baby boy - he's our little angel.
How would you describe your taste in clothes?
I'd say eclectic hippy however I think my friends would say it's very
individual and crazy.
What would you do if you won a million pounds?
Buy a second home in Italy where my husband's family are from and pay off
the mortgages on my families and my own home.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
When I was performing on stage at the Opera house in Belfast. I was playing
the part of Mrs Anna in the King and I when the huge underskirt fell off and
hit the stage with a huge thud. I had to step out of it and continue the
scene amidst the audiences laughter with the dress now too big around my
ankles.
What music do you like?
I am a singer so I love a huge range of music from musicals to opera and
Jazz.
What would you do if you won a million pounds?
Buy a second home in Italy where my husband's family are from and pay off
the mortgages on my families and my own home.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
When I was performing on stage at the Opera house in Belfast. I was playing
the part of Mrs Anna in the King and I when the huge underskirt fell off and
hit the stage with a huge thud. I had to step out of it and continue the
scene amidst the audiences laughter with the dress now too big around my
ankles.
What music do you like?
I am a singer so I love a huge range of music from musicals to opera and
Jazz.
Describe your best ever holiday. What would your dream holiday be?
Best holiday was going to India with my husband and my siblings. It is a
most amazing country, the people are beautiful even in the face of
adversity. I was really sad to hear the bad press the country received
during the Commonwealth Games, I hope it doesn't put people off visiting as
it is an inspirational place. My dream holiday will take place this year as
I was so delighted to win a holiday through the "good spud award" from
Wilson's Potatoes.
What is your greatest remaining ambition?
I still harbor a little a dream of performing on the West End stage.
If you could spend a day with a celebrity whom would you choose?
Could Johnny Depp be arranged?
If you were stranded on a desert island what three things would you want
with you?
My son and husband and chocolate.
Favourite things
- Car Nissan Figaro
- Film Jean de florette
- Comedian John Cleese
- CD Tom Waites and Crystal Gail
- Book Prayer to Owen Meaney- John Irvine
- Actor Johnny Depp
- Actress Meryl Streep
- Drink Uncle Louis Red Wine
Ulster Star
19/11/2010
