Reen man Patrick McArdle and family were out holidaying in Portugal over the summer months, in the beautiful resort of Guia.
The compost man was keen to get away from the worries and woes that beset the industry pre-summer, he was well ready for the quintessential summer holiday.
While out en famille one evening for some fine dining a la portugaise, one of the family spotted a vaguely familiar face at a nearby table.
There was a moment or two of confusion - was it someone from home - the face was so familiar; but no, the familiar face at the adjacent table was none other than crooning supremo Cliff Richard.
Cliff is well known out in Portugal, as much for his vineyards, as for his pop career. He opened his new winery during August 2004 in the Algarve.
For those who are interested in the vino, the brand name is Vida Nova; a blend of Syrah, Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet or the rose - produced mainly for the domestic market - is Aragonez, Trincadeira and Mourvedre.
Paddy, Caitriona, and kids Kerri and Darina, were impressed by the relaxed and friendly nature of the legendary ageless pop star (maybe he's using mega mushroom face serum).
Cliff happily posed for a holiday snapshot with the family - a true celebrity moment for the family album.
After the photo op Stalker is reliably informed that one of the kids remarked: " Who's Cliff Richard?"
Ah bless 'em - the young ones of today know nothing of the Young One of yesteryear.
