'Getting to Know...' musician Ríona Ó Dúinnín

The Irish flautist will be performing at this weekend's Music for Galway midwinter festival, Stanford

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Snuggled up watching a movie with my boys.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

Honestly, none.

Which living person do you most admire?

My Mum!

Which is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My expert ability to overthink things.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I love nice jewellery, particularly by Irish designers.

What is your favourite journey?

Whatever journey is bringing me home - I’m very much a home-bird (cheesy I know ).

On what occasion do you lie?

Never (or maybe just now… ).

Which living person do you most despise?

I try not to waste energy despising anyone, although people who litter really annoy me.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

My husband and my twins.

When and where were you happiest?

I’m very happy at the moment to be honest.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I would love to be a Michelin star chef.

What is your current state of mind?

Calm, with a side of nerves, because I’m overthinking my answers to this questionnaire.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

My boys, no question.

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what do you think it would be?

Jessie Norman - that voice!

What is your most treasured possession?

My flute.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Not being able to get my coffee on a Monday morning.

What is your favourite occupation?

I feel very fortunate to be doing what I love, so my current occupation is my favourite.

What is the quality you most like in a man?

Being respectful.

What is the quality you most like in a woman?

Honesty.

Who are your favourite writers?

I don’t get much time to read these days so mostly I’m enjoying my boys reading their David Walliams books to me.

What is your motto?

It is what it is!

Flautist and mother of twins Ríona Ó Dúinnín is performing as part of Music for Galway's Midwinter Festival, Stanford, this weekend. Full details and tickets are available via www.musicforgalway.ie

 

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