First Person: Gordon D’Arcy

Gordon D’Arcy, rugby player, Dublin

Gordon Darcy. Picture: Maura Hickey

Gordon D’Arcy is best known for his work on the pitch playing rugby for both Leinster and Ireland. Failure to make the selection for Ireland’s World Cup squad this year has seen D’Arcy refocus his efforts on business and family. The 35-year-old owns the Exchequer pub in Dublin with three of his childhood friends, and operates the Form School pilates centre with his wife, the former model Aoife Cogan. The couple have a ...