Big-hearted Donncha O’Callaghan makes Unicef gesture

Donncha O’Callaghan is hoping he can boost the work of Unicef Ireland by donating all the monies raised by a Testimonial Gala Ball in his honour in November to the organisation he has long served as an ambassador.

The former Munster, Ireland and Lions star, who retired from the game this summer after an illustrious 20-year, 438-game professional career that came to an end in the English Premiership at Worcester Warriors, will be honoured with a gala ball at the Intercontinental Hotel Ballsbridge, Dublin, on Friday, November 16, the eve of Ireland’s clash with New Zealand at Aviva Stadium.