Billy Davis

I was born in Wexford in 1952 and reared on the narrowest part of the Main Street. I was educated by the Christian Brothers, enjoyed school and took an active part in all sports.

On graduating from UCD I spent three years in the US.

Clodagh and I have lived in Stillorgan since we married 42 years ago. We have three great sons, Brian, Conor and John and four lovely grandchildren 2 girls and 2 boys.

I really enjoyed the many aspects of my long career in Dentistry and retired in 2017.Thankfully, despite the challenges of my Parkinsons condition, I continue to enjoy a very full life with my family and friends.

Regular exercise, with the appropriate drug therapy is now an essential part of my life. I participate in the Physical Exercise, Singing and Dancing classes provided by the Parkinsons Association, M4P (Move for Parkinsons ), EOPD ( early onset of PD ) and the Dance Theatre of Ireland, all of which have been an enormous help to me, especially throughout the pandemic.

I started to play golf when I was 12 and at one stage I played off a handicap of 2. In recent years I noticed my golf ball was going less far off the tee, but I was blaming my golf clubs!!! My challenge now is to lower my handicap in the coming months.

I love the game and it greatly helps my balance, strength, flexibility and cognitive skills as every shot requires the utmost concentration.

I enjoy the social aspect of golf and am really looking forward to our trip to The Belfry and to playing golf for many more years.

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Hello Billy,Cara has just told me the brilliant news of you representing Ireland for the support of Parkinson’s. Congratulations,Kate and I wish you the very best of luck.Say hello to Clodagh. Regards Joe Lalor