Connell's Chain Helps Paul Mescal Raise £62,590 For Mental Health Charity

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In case you needed further proof that we're all obsessed with Connell's chain

. But arguably there was a third breakout star: Connell’s chain. After binge watching the series in quarantine, it seems we weren’t the only ones who lusted after the piece of jewellery, as 180,000 people now follow the chain’s account on Instagram.

And it's popularity hasn't been lost on Paul, who has raised a whopping £62,590 after raffling one of the chains for Pieta, an Irish charity that provides therapy to people who are engaging in self-harm or who want to take their own life. The charity also supports those who have lost loved ones who have taken their own lives.

Tweeting the good news, the Irish actor shared a post from Pieta revealing the winner of the chain and offered his congratulations, writing: 'Congratulations Éadaoin !!! Thank you so much to everyone who participated ....70340 euro is a huge amount of money and will go a long way in supporting Pieta’s vital services x'

‘I am delighted to be able to help out Pieta by raffling off my chain that has taken on a following of its own sincehit television screens,’ the Irish actor originally said, announcing the raffle. ‘Pieta is a cause very close to my heart.' He added, ‘I want to play my part in helping sustain these free services across Ireland.'

 

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