Our supporters

Over 12,000 Irish people sponsor a child through World Vision Ireland including some high profile personalities whose support we really appreciate.

Lorraine Keane

Glamorous writer and TV personality Lorraine Keane is a long term sponsor. She currently sponsors Peter from Kenya. 

Lorraine also took part in the Women’s Mini Marathon for us in 2009. Thanks Lorraine. 

  

Debbie Allen

Popular presenter of the Lovezone on Dublin’s Q102, Debbie Allen sponsors a girl from Swaziland and visited her in 2011.

Debbie is also a regular contributor to TV3’s The Midday Show. 

 

Damien Dempsey

Irish singer and songwriter Damien Dempsey sponsors Christina from Tanzania and Frank from Kenya. 

Damien made his acting debut in Between the canals. Best of luck Damien.  

 

Tony McCoy

Champion jockey and winner of the 2010 Grand National, Tony sponsors Benson from Kenya.

Tony was also named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2010, becoming the first jockey to win the award.

Well done Tony! 

 

 

Fiona Looney

Fiona Looney is an Irish columnist, playwright, scriptwriter and media personality. She currently writes for The Daily Irish Mail and The Irish Mail On Sunday.

Fiona sponsors Elizabeth from Tanzania.

 

Roy O'Donovan

Professional footballer Roy O’Donovan plays for Hibernian FC and is a proud sponsor of Yohani from Tanzania.

Roy previously played for Cork City, Sunderland and Coventry City as well as for the Republic of Ireland Under-19 and Under-21. Go Roy!