Community Leader
Retired geography teacher Eugene Dunbar is a much-loved community leader from Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath, renowned for his dedication to local heritage, nature, and education. A driving force behind ETHOS (Everything Tyrrellspass Has On Show) and the Cloncrow Bog & Village Trail, Eugene has helped display the rich biodiversity, history, and landscape on the village’s doorstep, inspiring both residents and visitors to see their place in a new light. Through years of volunteerism, guiding walks, and working with local schools and groups, he has become a key custodian of Tyrrellspass’s story and a champion of community-led environmental stewardship.
Ambling over Cloncrow Bog with Tyrrellspass community advocate Eugene…
The Irish Stew podcasters venture across Westmeath one last time, to the county’s eastern reaches to explore the picturesque village of Tyrrellspass, where they once again find a story of community commitment…and a bog. The c...