John O'Shea (humanitarian)

John O'Shea (born 1944) is founder and former CEO of GOAL, an Irish non-governmental organization devoted to assisting the poorest of the poor. His first career was as a sports journalist and GOAL retains links to the sporting community, especially in Ireland.

For other persons named John O'Shea, see John O'Shea (disambiguation).

John O'Shea
Born1944 (age 79–80)
Limerick, Ireland
EducationCBC Monkstown Park
Alma materUniversity College Dublin
OccupationNGO executive
Years active1977–present
TitleFounder & former CEO, GOAL

O'Shea was shortlisted in the top 40 of 2010 RTÉ poll to find Ireland's Greatest person.

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