Chloë finds a hobby: I shut my eyes and say a prayer but somehow we manage to landChloë McPolin has a far greater appreciation for pilots after getting flight simulation training that involves some edge-of-the-seat landings at UPilot in SwordsPrepare cabin for take-off: Chloë McPolin with flight instructor Niall Carroll at UPilot in Swords. Photo: David ConachyChloë McPolin Today at 06:30Hobby comrades, I’ve never had much interest in planes, trains or automobiles. That was until a few months ago when I found myself at Mondello Park driving a fast car around a race track and loved it. Suddenly, I realised it was time to push the boat out again, to try something a bit off the wall than a posh workout class.

Source: Irish Independent February 04, 2026 10:02 UTC