GOAL Ambassadors and Champions
GOAL is fortunate to be supported by some of Ireland’s best known personalities and stars from the sporting, media and literary world. GOAL Ambassadors and Campaign Champions reflect the GOAL attributes of leadership, commitment and resilience in the face of challenging circumstances and a deep commitment to equality for all.
GOAL Ambassadors
David Gillick
National athletics commentator, former international track and field athlete, and former Olympian
Ciara Mageean
Irish middle distance runner, Olympian and European 1,500m Gold Medalist
Dan Sheehan
Ireland and Leinster Rugby player
Bernard Jackman
Former Irish International, Leinster and Connacht Rugby Player and current Irish Rugby Commentator and Analyst
Roisin Upton
Irish Field Hockey International player and Olympic silver medalist
Eamonn Coghlan
Three-time Irish Olympian, previous Record Holder of the World Indoor Mile and 5,000m World Champion
Campaign Champions
Conor Niland
Former Irish international tennis player
Aoibheann Reilly
Ireland and Connacht rugby player
Paul Howard
Author & comedian
Simon Zebo
Former Ireland and Munster rugby player
Jamie Heaslip
Former Ireland and Leinster rugby player
Our continued thanks to GOAL's long-standing supporters
Alan Brogan
Former Dublin Gaelic footballer
Sonia O'Sullivan
World 5,000m champion and Olympic silver medalist
Padraig Harrington
Four-time Major winning golfer
Sincere thanks to our Tipperary GAA stars and Republic of Ireland women's footballers for supporting GOAL Jersey Day and the GOAL Mile in 2025
