Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon, one of the Mid-West’s largest employers, has announced its first-ever GAA sponsorship.
With 90% of the company’s more than 300 employees coming from Clare or Limerick, the Irish subsidiary of Germany’s Lufthansa Technik AG was today confirmed as the title sponsor of both Clare and Limerick’s post-primary school Gaelic Games competitions.
The three-year sponsorship agreements covering all post-primary boys’ and girls’ football, hurling, camogie, and ladies’ Gaelic football will see the company support almost 40 secondary schools and thousands of students across the two counties.
“We’re a global company, but our loyalties are local, and with so many of our people active in the GAA as players, supporters and volunteers, this sponsorship was a natural choice for us,” said Pat Foley, LTTS CEO and Managing Director.
“However, our decision ran deeper than that, and the partnership had to align with our values, purpose and future strategy to nurture and support the next generations.”
“We recognise the crucial role that sport plays in young people’s lives and the extended value it brings to communities and counties, and we are proud to be able to play our part in partnership with the GAA.”
“As part of this sponsorship, we will invite players and students onto the site in Shannon to understand the type of work we do and offer them a chance to explore the opportunities that might be open to them in the future.”
More than half of the company’s employees have children in local schools, many of whom are also participating in GAA activities. The new sponsorships have the potential to positively impact more than 20,000 students and their families.
“Sponsorship of grassroots and schools GAA is fundamental to the development of our young people and the development of the senior players of tomorrow,” added Deirdre Murphy, Chief Operating Officer, Clare GAA.
“We are proud to include all members of the Gaelic games’ family, male and female, and it is fantastic to have a company with a strong global reputation that places such emphasis on community values behind us.”
“This sponsorship will assist in developing Gaelic games for all boys and girls in Clare secondary schools while also creating an awareness among our youth of the future opportunities LTTS can provide.”
“By partnering with the GAA at the schools level, LTTS is helping to lay down strong foundations for future players, future leaders and future team players across every walk of life,” said Mike O’Riordain, Secretary of Limerick GAA.
“There’s already a multitude of connections between LTTS and Limerick GAA, and that is why we are particularly pleased to formalise our existing collaborations and friendships for the benefit of all those involved in GAA in Limerick.”
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