'The characters make the hotel, and by God we’ve some characters'

Renowned for its traditional charm, country music, weddings and carveries, Harvey’s Point Hotel in Donegal has carved out a niche for itself

Marc Gysling and Deirdre McGlone Pic: Clive Wasser

CV: Deirdre McGlone and Marc Gysling

Role: owners of Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal

Ages:51 and 52

Family: married with three children

Hobbies: hill-walking, eating cheese and drinking wine

Favourite film: Black Beauty, directed by James Hill

‘I got stuck with the bar licence, and he got stuck with her!”

On the bar terrace at Harvey’s Point, Jody Gysling, his brother Marc and Deirdre McGlone are indulging in some good-natured ribbing while explaining how ...