Here’s the first of the men’s team – 5th man John:

Name –  John McWilliam Gilmore

Age –  60
Occupation –  self employed – B&B and Holiday Cottages
Status – Married
Children –  Andrew – age 17
Years curling –  42 years
Home club and ice rink – Stranraer ice rink, Logan club

Favourite sport outside curling:
To watch –     Rugby
To play –        Sailing

Who would you really like to meet? –  Shakira

Favourite TV programme? –  Would I lie to you.

Favourite holiday destination and why? – Balearics Islands – not long flight and the weather

Favourite other Irish curler and why? – My son Andrew – he scored 56 in the points and I would like to match that.

You can save one prized possession. What is it? – My Irish stripe!

Who would you choose to be marooned on a desert island with? – Mans best friend, our boxer dog Cara

Sum yourself up in five words – Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, happy person