Video: Ireland team support campaign to tackle homelessness with emotional Ireland’s Call advert

Great cause

Gareth Makim

Video: Ireland team support campaign to tackle homelessness with emotional Ireland’s Call advert

Four proud provinces.

If you were watching RTÉ’s pre-match Six Nations coverage, you were no doubt moved by the commercial aiming to raise money for Focus Ireland’s Tackle Homelessness campaign.

In association with team sponsors Three Ireland, the charity aired a three-minute long film to the words of Ireland’s Call, featuring various members of Ireland’s homeless community and those trying to help them, along with contributions from Jonathan Sexton and RTÉ commentator Ryle Nugent.

It’s a fantastic, powerful piece of work and a wonderful cause.

#TackleHomelessnessYou will have heard “Ireland’s Call” today if you are watching the Rugby. You might even have sung along…The Irish Team is out there answering Ireland’s Call today and you can too. With your help today we can make a real difference to those who are homeless or at risk. Take a moment, grab your phone and text HOME to 50300 to give €2 to Focus Ireland.100% of your donation goes to Focus Ireland across most network providers. Some operators apply VAT which means a minimum of €1.63 will go to Focus Ireland. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278.Discover more at bit.ly/Tacklehomelessness

Posted by Focus Ireland on Sunday, February 7, 2016

Extraordinary tv ad for Focus Ireland run by 3 there, including Johnny Sexton. very affecting, moving. #IREvWAL

— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) February 7, 2016

One of the most powerful Irish "commercials" ever aired today. Well done @BoysandGirlsLtd @ThreeIreland @FocusIreland #TackleHomelessness

— Graham Nolan (@grahamdotnolan) February 7, 2016

@FocusIreland what a powerful advertisement, message and picture of reality, come on Ireland, defeat Wales and #tacklehomelessness #IREvWAL

— Louise Byrne (@Lou_Laura_Byrne) February 7, 2016

What a poignant advert for @FocusIreland highlighting those without shelter on the streets.

Text home to 50300. #TackleHomelessness

— Kristian Ross (@Kristian7Ross) February 7, 2016

To donate, text HOME to 50300 to give €2 to Focus Ireland’s Tackle Homelessness campaign.