Eamonn is one of those people who doesn’t fit neatly into the boxes this world prefers. He’s lived through stretches of being down and out — confusion, disappointments, plans that didn’t quite land, and moments where things simply didn’t line up. He’s seen the rough edges of life up close. But alongside that has always been something else: an extraordinary ability to bring people together, to see connections others don’t, and to mobilise energy around a good cause.
When those abilities “fit” with the strange rhythm of this funny world, he achieves a remarkable amount.
Right now, they’re fitting.
Together, we’re working on something called Broke-Ass Brunch — happening Saturday 18th April, 10am–2pm. It’s simple in idea, but powerful in spirit: a free meal for the poor, by the poor. Not charity from a distance, but something collaborative. Something shared. Something built by people who understand what it’s like.
And in a very short time, Eamonn has pulled together something that would normally take weeks or months.
He’s:
Reached out and secured chefs willing to cook Made mass media enquiries to spread the word Brought together people in the community kitchen space — some who’ve traditionally worked in competition — and invited them to collaborate Designed digital assets and posters Set up and begun promoting a social media presence Helped shape the vision so people can see themselves in it
It’s classic Eamonn — social strategy, creativity, and purpose all moving at once.
What stands out most is that this isn’t coming from someone sitting comfortably on the outside. This is someone who has experienced hardship firsthand. Someone who has wrestled with confusion, setbacks, and disappointments. And yet, here he is again — using what he has, where he is, to create something that brings people together.
Broke-Ass Brunch isn’t just about food.
It’s about dignity.
It’s about participation.
It’s about the poor doing something for the poor.
It’s about community forming in unexpected places.
And it’s also about recognising that sometimes the people the world overlooks are the very ones capable of creating something meaningful.
I’m grateful to be working alongside Eamonn on this. Watching his abilities click into place again — and seeing the ripple effect already forming — has been something special.
Saturday 18th April, 10am–2pm.
Come hungry. Come broke. Come curious.
Or come help.
Either way, there’s a seat at the table.
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