Daire Gorman, the inspirational schoolboy from Tonniscoffey in Co Monaghan, will be on our TV screens over the Christmas in a documentary about his life so far.
He will be best known for the many adventures he's been part of in 2024 from meeting Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, competing in a wheelchair tournament in Paris, and travelling to meet the Irish Rugby Team.
What Daire Did Next captures the extraordinary journey of the 13-year-old. Airing on 29 December at 6:30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, this programme follows Daire during a whirlwind six months of his life.
Daire Gorman is no ordinary boy. As one of only seven people in the world with Crommelin Syndrome, a rare condition affecting the growth of his upper limbs and bones, he navigates life as a full-time wheelchair user. Despite enduring numerous painful surgeries and medical procedures, Daire approaches life with humour, resilience, and an unwavering love for football.
In summer 2023, a viral video of Daire's emotional reaction to Liverpool fans singing You'll Never Walk Alone at Anfield caught the attention of manager Jürgen Klopp. This led to an unforgettable visit to Anfield last December, where Daire and his family met Klopp and the players. The touching video of their experience, released on Christmas Day by Liverpool FC, garnered over 120 million views. Daire says he has had to learn to be strong and be resilient over the last number of years.
