Being a loving father to his 21-year-old son James has always been Colin Farrell’s most significant role, which he has carried out with quiet pride.

The 48-year-old Irish celebrity recently revealed a very intimate choice that moved people all across the world. The choice must have been difficult because it involves his cherished son.

Read on to find out more.

Award-winning actor Colin Farrell led a group of athletes into Croke Park’s stadium in June 2003 for the 2003 Special Olympics opening ceremony.

The 48-year-old Farrell tells the Irish Independent, “We were at our best.” They were the story’s main characters. I have never had an experience like that anywhere in the world.

He had no idea that he would soon become the father of a child with special needs at that time.