...Fergal and Padraig learned countless important lessons, many of which became guiding principles for them in business. Highlighting just one first cousin from either side of the family, alongside one uncle and aunt, to exemplify:
- From Raonall Smith, who enjoyed an NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and the St. Louis Rams, the lads learned that remaining humble is every bit as important as being dedicated when trying to reach an ambitious goal.
- From Almath Spooner, who claimed all 6 prizes in her Kings' Inn Legal Studies class whilst simultaneously working full-time as the Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management Lead with the Health Products Regulatory Authority Ireland (not to mention representing the European Union at the ICH, and Vice-Chairing the European Medicine Agency's PRA Committee at the very same time); Padraig and Fergal realised you can always do more.
- From the late Hughie McDonnell, the former Principal of Cistercian College Roscrea, Tailteann's founders discovered that real leadership is about inspiring and empowering those around you, and never manipulating or using them.
- From Maol Muire Tynan, who worked as a Political Journalist with The Irish Press, The Irish Times and The Sunday Business Post, Fergal and Padraig recognised the importance of conducting work of genuine societal value.
