Tony O'Reilly: Problem gambler turned counsellor

The Wexford postmaster who stole €1.75m from his post office to fund his gambling addiction now travels to schools around the country to give talks to teenagers and tell his story
Tony O'Reilly during his talk with students at Ashbourne Community School. Picture: John Quirke 

Tony O'Reilly during his talk with students at Ashbourne Community School. Picture: John Quirke 

There are at least 50 pupils of Ashbourne Community School in Meath in attendance when the man giving the talk asks if any of them have ever gambled before.

About a handful put up their hands.

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