Dare to Dream

Growing up in Northern Ireland on his family's farm during The Troubles, Patrick O'Neill is a boundary-pushing, clever boy who thinks outside the box. Rooted in his family and his community, O'Neill's childhood memories capture the charged environment of the violent civil war all around him. He strikes out on his own in his teen years, making his way to England, where he quickly advances to become a master carpenter before eventually moving to America. In San Francisco, O'Neill's hard work, persistence, and optimism help him build a successful construction business working with many of the most affluent and influential business people in the city. He falls in love, has children, and finds a passion for race car driving, all while believing himself to be 'just a kid from Galbally.' Written with heart and candor, O'Neill shares stories from his upbringing, tragic losses, and lessons learned along the way. This story of a determined risk-taker leaves the reader asking: What would my life look like if I followed my destiny?