It’s back folks! Profile time. Let’s all find out a bit more about the Irish team at the world mixed in Aberdeen. Starting with skip Brian…

Name: Brian Mathews
Age: 39
Occupation: Accountant
Status: Married
Children: 1 
Years curling: 27 (?)
Home club: Leinster
Favourite sport to watch:  Soccer
Favourite sport to play:  Curling
Who would I like to meet:
Favourite TV show: Simpsons
Favourite holiday destination: Hawaii
Favourite Irish curler:  Johnjo Kenny (thanks for being our coach!)
Most prized possession: My daughter, Aoibhín
Marooned on a desert island with: A boat
Me in five words: Proud father, husband, musician, curler