Normal People hunk Paul Mescal displays his toned physique in a blue T-shirt and tiny white  shorts

He has been keeping himself active during lockdown after soaring to fame in Sally Rooney’s Normal People.

And Paul Mescal was at it again as he enjoyed a jog at a local park in London on Tuesday. 

The Irish actor, 24, displayed his toned physique in a pair of white gaelic football shorts made by O’Neills. 

Paul teamed the item of clothing with a blue T-shirt and black running trainers for his daily exercise. 

The Irish star appeared in the zone as he enjoyed his jog near a local park and listened to music on his headphones to keep him focused.

Paul was seen without his signature chain necklace, which became famous thanks to his character Connell Waldron in Normal People.  

The actor has helped to raise the profile of Irish sportswear company O’Neills after his character donned the brand’s shorts on the show.

Paul has also been papped wearing the shorts in real life and he is bemused by their popularity. He said: ‘It’s hilarious. I’m aware that, sometimes on my way to the shops I’m being photographed.

‘But, to be honest, there’s no better item to be photographed in than a pair of Maynooth GAA shorts.’

The actor’s appearance comes after he tweeted his congratulations to the winner of a huge raffle set up by the star to raise funds for a mental health charity.

Last month the Normal People star revealed he was donating one of the chains made famous in the hit BBC drama for a charity auction.

And on Monday the actor revealed The Chain Raffle raised an astonishing 70,340 euro or £62,590 for Pieta House after donations from across the world.

Tweeting the good news, Paul 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 ….70, 340 euro is a huge amount of money and will go a long way in supporting Pieta’s vital services x’ 

Last month Paul wrote that he was keen to support Pieta after portraying Connell Waldron in Normal People, who suffers from depression. 

‘In light of ep 9 and 10 airing on BBC and RTÉ today and tomorrow, episodes that deal with mental health and suicide, I’ve decided to support @pieta.house,’ Paul told his followers.

Tagging jewllery brand Roxanne First, the actor continued: ‘I’ve personally seen the amazing work this charity has done in terms of helping those in need. I will be raffling one of my chains by @roxannefirst and all proceeds will be going to pieta. Anything you can do to support will be greatly appreciated.’ 

Pieta provides free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide. 

Paul has previously admitted the popularity of the chain he wore while filming the BBC drama was the last thing he was expecting.

The actor, 24, wore a silver ‘Argos’ chain around his neck in many scenes throughout the show, and the item has now amassed an Instagram following of 181,000.