Christy Dignam: Born in the sixties with a healthy disrespect for authorities growing up

Christy Dignam was born on May 23, 1960, and grew up in the north Dublin suburb of Finglas.

He was raised by dad, Christy Snr, and his mum Teresa. He also had seven siblings Bernie, Deirdre, James, Brian, Therese, Jackie and Eddie.

He previously told how he grew up in a house where his mother was religious but his father wasn’t.