Sixteen of the most iconic names in Irish sport have come together urge the nation to “unite by staying apart.”
In a video message, stars like Brian O’Driscoll, Robbie Keane, Shane Lowry and Henry Shefflin note that “our heroes are now our health workers.”
They point out that it is time for the “best fans in the world” to “rise to the occasion by keeping our distance and by staying at home.”
Brian O’Driscoll urges Irish people to "unite by staying apart."“We are facing into one of the biggest fights in our country's history,” they say. “The future of our nation and our people is in our hands.
“This situation is not easy for any us. We are all in the same boat. We are all in this together. We are all in isolation. We are all missing friends, families and loved ones.
“We are all experiencing the same fears and emotions - but this is what we need to do to keep our country and our people safe.
“Our heroes are now our health workers. The nurses and doctors working on the front line, putting themselves at risk to protect you, me and our friends and families.
“Protect yourselves and protect your loved ones.
“Unite by staying apart.”
The video features 16 of Ireland’s top sports men and women.
- Bernard Brogan (All-Ireland football winner with Dublin)
- Joe Canning (All-Ireland hurling winner with Galway)
- Seamus Coleman (Irish football captain)
- Colm Cooper (All-Ireland football winner with Kerry)
- Pádraig Harrington (2020 Ryder Cup captain & 3-time Major winner)
- Robbie Keane (former Irish football captain)
- Shane Lowry (The 2019 Open Champion)
- Kate McCabe (Irish women’s football captain)
- Paul McGrath (former Irish footballer)
- Katie Mullan (Irish women’s hockey captain)
- Annalise Murphy (Irish Olympic athlete)
- Paul O’Connell (former Irish rugby captain)
- Brian O’Driscoll (former Irish rugby captain)
- Peter O’Mahony (Munster captain & Irish rugby player)
- Derval O’Rourke (former Irish Olympic athlete)
- Henry Shefflin (All-Ireland hurling winner with Kilkenny)
