The final episode of the first season of The Nosey Fox Podcast is with 78-year-old Eugene O’Leary. Originally from Cork but living in Howth Co. Dublin, Eugene worked as a lighthouse keeper for 11 years during which he attained the rank of captain. His seagoing career sadly ended in 1980 after the cot-death of his three-month-old daughter, Claire.
Eugene then went on to work in Dublin Port Radio, controlling the movement of shipping in and out of Dublin Port and in Dublin Bay.
Eugene and his wife lost two more of their children, the most recent being 18-year-old Helen in 2002.
Since then, Eugene has devoted his life to raising money for Our Lady’s Children Hospital Crumlin in Dublin. He hasn’t held charity events or done raffles like many would to raise money. Every penny Eugene has raised has been through cycles, walks and marathons he has done.
In the past 20 years, Eugene has raised over €150,000 for Crumlin children's hospital.
This episode is about loss and grief, perseverance and achievement, using your time doing good things for other people, and truly using your life to its best potential. This episode is about hope, love and the kindness we find in other people. This episode is about one man and his extraordinary life.
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