John O'Shea (humanitarian)
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John O'Shea is founder and 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 significant links to the sporting community, especially in Ireland. A sometimes controversial figure, O'Shea is known for his forthright public statements, particularly when he feels political correctness is getting in the way of assisting those in need, and a hands on approach to tackling poverty related issues.
