The Comeback with.... Christine Kavanagh

The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy · Jul 23, 2025 · 40m

This week I am joined by Christine Kavanagh, a mother from Cork who has lived through the unimaginable - losing four sons, three of them to drug-related causes.

In January of this year, Christine lost two of her sons, Dillon and Damien, just fifteen days apart. They were laid to rest in a double funeral - one open coffin, one closed. Another son, Leon, died of a heroin overdose in 2021. Her pain is immeasurable, but Christine has chosen to speak out, not stay silent.

In this deeply emotional and powerful episode, Christine shares her story of grief, addiction, and resilience. She opens up…