Eamon Melaugh was born on the 4th of July 1933, in Derry City, Northern Ireland. His earliest memories are of the conditions in Derry during the depression years – ‘hungry thirties’. In order to contribute to the meagre family income, Eamon had to leave school aged 14 to try and find work. The lack of opportunity for third level education was to be a lasting regret. However, Eamon is a keen reader and has continued his self-education throughout his life. Concentrating on the spiritual reasons for life here on planet Earth. Eamon realises that the most important question in life is, “Where and how will he spend eternity?”