Murtagh: Ah, my name's O'Conner, Murtagh O'Conner, M-U-R-T-A-G-H. I'm from Wexford on the southeast coast of Ireland.

Michael: How long have you been in Australia?

Murtagh: How long have I been in Australia? Since 1969. That's 32 years. I've spent more time in Australia than I have Ireland.

Michael: Are you from a small town?

Murtagh: Ah, 15,000 population. It's a bit more now, ah, it's 20,000.

Michael: When was the last time you were back?

Murtagh: Ah, 1966. That's [laughing] 37 years ago. [really 35 years]

Michael: You've kept your accent.

Murtagh: Ah, yes, yeah. That's not something you lose, is it?

Michael: No. And ah, what—what do you miss about home?

Murtagh: Ah, ah, well, nothing much at the moment seeing I've been out of it that long. Family have [inaudible]. Ah, two brothers in Dublin, one sister in Wexford. Parents have passed away, eh, so I have no immediate family there apart from my sister. A brother in Canada. Eh, that's about it, eh?

Michael: OK, good. Thank you very much.

Murtagh: It's all right, you're welcome.