Age: 61

Hometown: Lucan, Co. Dublin

Career/Qualifications: Worked in Eircom until his mid-fifties. Currently employed as a maintenance supervisor in nursing home.

Volunteer Experience: None

Noel Loves: Getting stuck in and getting the job done.

Noel Hates: People who say 'it can't be done'.

Noel feels his strengths are: His leadership and management ability, His multi-skills and can-do attitude.

Noel Believes: The important things in life are 'health, family and friends'.

Interesting Fact: When he's stressed Noel's favourite place in the world is his allotment.