Mechanic downs his tools after stroke to discover artistic side

From the ashes of illness, a remarkable artistic talent has emerged.

Eugene O’Driscoll with his granddaughter Ellie, and right, one of his paintings. A mechanic who discovered his artistic side during his recovery from a life-threatening stroke will unveil his art work to the world today.

Eugene O’Driscoll, from Farranree on Cork’s northside, will launch his first exhibition of paintings at Cork University Hospital today.