As a young child, CORMAC was excitable, and difficult to cope with; stubborn but unsure of himself, with boundless energy yet easily upset. And motherless. She died giving birth to him.

As a young boy, Cormac showed no sign of any talent. If he had any, they were in need of much nurturing but his father resented the loss of his wife because of Cormac, so held back from investing time in him – he was only interested in Cormac’s older more skilled, stronger and focused brother...

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