Normal People's Paul Mescal is raffling off one of his iconic chains for Pieta House

Calling all Normal People fans! You now have the chance to get your hands on one of Connell's personal chains

Just when we think we couldn’t fall more in love with Paul Mescal he goes and raffles off one of his iconic 'Connell chains' to raise money for Pieta House.

Normal People fans will be happy to hear they’ve now got the chance to get their hands on one of the famous chains worn by Mescal in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s hit novel.

Viewers fell instantly in love with Mescal’s perfect portrayal of gentle giant Connell Waldron in the drama, so much so that an instagram fan page was set up in support of the statement jewelry piece, and it’s already got 161k followers. Seriously.

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Only Paul Mescal can rock a silver chain and gaa shorts the way he does.

Okay, so the real chain used during filming is currently in the possession of Mescal's co-star and on-screen lover Daisy Edgar-Jones, but it's not that chain we're interested in today.

Fans actually have the chance to get their hands on one Paul Mescal's personal chains all the while supporting and raising money for the amazing Pieta House charity.

“I am delighted to be able to help Pieta by raffling off one of my own chains," said Paul.

"Pieta is a cause very close to my heart, having experienced loss due to suicide in my local town while growing up.

"Suicide and depression are themes directly linked to Normal People especially around episodes nine and 10 which is why I want to help those in similar situations."

The raffle, aptly named Chain for Pieta, takes place next month, and will allow one lucky person to win Paul's actual chain, while everybody else does their bit and donates what they can to the incredible suicide prevention charity.

The gesture couldn't come at a better times as the postponement of Pieta’s main fundraiser Darkness into Light due to Covid-19 left the charity with a very significant funding gap this year.

Donations for the raffle start at just €10, which is the cost of funding one phone call to Pieta's 24 hour helpline - but entrants can donate as much as they like or are able for a better chance of winning Paul's famous accessory.

“We are absolutely blown away by the support for Pieta and generosity shown by the Irish public in recent weeks," said Pieta's fundraising and events coordinator, Brian McEvoy.

"Pieta is a charity that most Irish people feel connected to, as unfortunately in society today, we are all touched by suicide in some way. Normal People is a magnificent representation of the highs and lows of growing up in Ireland today.

"Thank you, Paul, for this extremely kind and thoughtful gesture and for speaking out about such a sensitive topic with respect, grace and delicacy.”

The raffle will be open for two weeks from today, May 25, until Monday June 8. The winner will be selected at random at 3pm via a live stream from Pieta’s Facebook page.

You can find out more and make a donation here.