Charles is the son of Tom Gillanders and Edwina McCavana.
Born in Belfast (Northern Ireland), Charles went to school in Dundee (Scotland) and Hexham (England). Charles studied computer science at the University Of Northumbria
Charles moved to Galway (Ireland) in 1997 where he met Anna, they were married in 2001 in Galway and since 2003 they've been living in Dublin (Ireland).
Charles and Anna have three children Lorna, Jake and Helen.
Charles is a self confessed Apple obsessive and unofficial source of IT technical support for most of his family and friends.
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Thanks,
Karen
My son and I and partners will be at the castle for the gathering, passing thru Dublin, 20-22 July. Excited about meeting all these long lost cousins and such. Leaving Sydney 13 july