Eugene Lambert R.I.P.

The Puppet Master

Sad smileys around Dublin today with the passing of Eugene Lambert, puppeteer par excellence.

Some of us will always think of 1970s kids TV behemoth Wanderly Wagon when we think of Eugene.

But for plenty of other generations of Dublin kids who sadly misssed the adventures of Judge and Fortycoats and the rest, he'll be remembered for the Lambert Puppet Theatre in Monkstown. Running since 1972, it's one of the few "Dublin institutions" that really earns that title. And then some.

Aged 82, Eugene died at home and is survived by his wife Mai and ten kids.