My Yorkshire: Chris O’Mahony, Dacre Son & Hartley

Chris O'Mahony, area manager and senior associate at Dacre Son & Hartley.

 

Chris O’Mahony is area manager and senior associate at property firm Dacre Son & Hartley.

 

Where do you live/where are you from?

I live in Harrogate opposite the Valley Gardens, I’ve lived in the town for 24 years and previously in Cheshire where I went to primary school.

 

What is your favourite place to visit in Yorkshire and why?

I love visiting York, it’s an historic city with lots of character, and there are lots of bars and restaurants.

 

What is still on your “to do” list in the region?

I spend most of my time in the ‘Golden triangle’ and have seen less of the eastern part of Yorkshire, so I would like to spend more time at the coast.

 

What is the most memorable meal you’ve ever had in Yorkshire?

There is a small family-run Italian restaurant called Luigi’s around the corner from my house, there’s a great atmosphere and I’ve had lots of enjoyable nights there.

 

What is your most Yorkshire trait?

Not being from Yorkshire I don’t have many, although I like to think I’m sociable and friendly, and I’m more generous than tight with my money!

 

Favourite piece of trivia about the region.

The cenotaph in Harrogate is apparently the windiest town centre in the country.

 

What is your favourite cultural icon to come out of Yorkshire?

Yorkshire Tea, we have a cup hourly in our office!

 

First experience of Yorkshire (for non-Yorkshire folk)

When my family moved to Yorkshire I remember being impressed by Harrogate’s town centre, although I lost my parents in M & S on the first day in the town!

 

Worst experience or thing about Yorkshire?

Harrogate is a lovely place to live but the traffic is very congested and getting worse.

 

What is one thing you’d steal from Lancashire (or other UK regions) if you could?

My favourite place is London and I would love to have Covent Garden on my doorstep.

 

What is the most overrated thing about Yorkshire?

Shopping in Harrogate, the supply of men’s shops is not as high as you would expect for an affluent town, although away from the high street there are some smaller independent shops worth exploring.

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