walter o'brien Callan

foxcoverteddy

Hi, just read some bits on one of Callans sons who apparently is one of the brainiest people in the world,
Callan as charming as it is needs a world beater and this lad hacked US computers whilst living in the town.
Never heard anything about him or his family, presume he went to Callan boy's, does anyone know exactly where they lived and the teachers involved.
It sounds like a fairy tale story, apparently there has been a bit on KCR, appreciate any info, we need a hero Callan is great.
Foxy

miece16

probably a script kiddie

foxcoverteddy

sorry but could you explain that please, appreciated Foxy

nuttz

The O'Brien's moved from somewhere in Wexford to Kilmanagh about 20 years ago if I remember correctly, he was in secondary school at the time, and spent 6th year in Kierans(possibly 5th year as well).

foxcoverteddy

Wow that sounds interesting, so did he ever go to school in Callan, it appears amazing the lads name was if you like over-looked. Any idea of the actual location of the farm and what happened to the parents, Thanks Foxy

cml387

More info, for those who are wondering

nuttz

foxcoverteddy wrote: »

Wow that sounds interesting, so did he ever go to school in Callan, it appears amazing the lads name was if you like over-looked. Any idea of the actual location of the farm and what happened to the parents, Thanks Foxy

He just finished off secondary school in Kierans. He used to get the bus from Ballykeeffe into town and pretty much kept to himself on the bus. I didn't know him, he was a year or so ahead of me and I didn't go to Kierans.

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The parents still live there and still have horses I think.

I had to laugh when I saw this article on the Irish Times reporting of a drama series based on his life.

Fair play to him though, I wish him all the best.

foxcoverteddy

Thanks pretty good stuff, thanks for the info, you tube has a lot of interviews if you want to go down that route, it makes interesting listening.
To be honest self made people of his calibre have a lot to give, in terms of encouraging the current and future generations.
The house looks newish, a lot more than 20 to 25 years old, if we go back that far they must have been quite wealthy, unless that is where the parents now live.
Someone must know him quite well in Ballykeefe/Callan might as well make the most of a famous son of Callan, never know we might have others who have achieved and have not received recognition.
I agree we wish him the best of luck and very very well done Walter.
Foxy
Sorry missed the bit about the parents still there and horses, must be proud people, well done mum and dad

Captain Havoc

It's not really Callan though.

foxcoverteddy

What are you saying? It certainly isn't Kilkenny, Apparently not quite Kilmanagh, we put up with James Hoban being tagged somewhere he wasn't.
Walter is large, and okay you might try and take something away from our town, not going to let you. Foxy standing firm.

Captain Havoc

Upon consultation and reflection, I think it is inappropriate to pinpoint the location of Walter O'Brien's parents home as they are still living there.

Odyssey 2005

Heard Sue Nun interviewing him last week. It was cringeworthy. Car crash radio.

catbear

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Heard Sue Nun interviewing him last week. It was cringeworthy. Car crash radio.

Let me guess, compulsory GAA references about conflicted wexford/kilkenny loyalties etc...

Odyssey 2005

catbear wrote: »

Let me guess, compulsory GAA references about conflicted wexford/kilkenny loyalties etc...

And at the end of the "interview" she brought on an old teacher of his who he couldn't remember. His career guidance teacher....:eek: Epic Fail ..again by her.

Sky King

Faces and palms on standby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SDwTxqhSmI

earlytobed

Being interviewed on Today FM at the moment

hi5

Good interview with Pat Kenny on Newstalk.

Odyssey 2005

earlytobed wrote: »

Being interviewed on Today FM at the moment

Will podcast it later. Did it compare to Sue Nunns interview:rolleyes:

foxcoverteddy

I do not know about you; but, I think Callan should be proud of Walter, if nothing else he will have put the name of our town on the map, perhaps it should be Kilkenny near Callan?
Walter is the future, okay he is endowed with a fantastic IQ, but he took the computer and made it his own, he did not sit back he took the world in both hands and now the world is his.
So anyone who says it is difficult to get on just remind them of Walter O'Brien, Superman.
I am very proud of Walter O'Brien.
Foxy, not sure what my IQ is.

Rantan

foxcoverteddy wrote: »

I do not know about you; but, I think Callan should be proud of Walter, if nothing else he will have put the name of our town on the map, perhaps it should be Kilkenny near Callan?
Walter is the future, okay he is endowed with a fantastic IQ, but he took the computer and made it his own, he did not sit back he took the world in both hands and now the world is his.
So anyone who says it is difficult to get on just remind them of Walter O'Brien, Superman.
I am very proud of Walter O'Brien.
Foxy, not sure what my IQ is.

was in kierans same time as Walter, he was always..."different" harmless though and never had a bad word about anyone or bothered anyone just got on with his own stuff....
generally though...I always prefer to be told how amazing people are by people other than them selves...so far the only source of info on walter's superhuman abilities is himself...just saying....Im sure its all true...