Mrs Brown's Boys actor Brendon O’Carroll buys Christmas dinner for 2,500 families
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The actor Brendon O’Carroll is spreading Christmas cheer this year by buying Christmas dinner for 2,500 families in need.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) told The Irish Examiner the Mrs Brown’s Boys star donated dinner for distribution to the families it supports on Christmas Day.
SVP said O’Carroll donates to the foundation every year, which supported his own mother when she was widowed with 11 children while living in Dublin. The 59-year-old also supports a number of other charities including Irish Autism Action and Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Dublin.
"The continuous generosity of Brendan is unbelievable," a spokesperson for SVP said. "It is an imaginative yet practical way to help many families in need.
“Our volunteers know that the families who benefit from his generosity not only appreciate his action but take extra pleasure in knowing that it comes with the compliments of Mrs Brown, an iconic and internationally famous Dublin mother."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments