Sligo GAA is pleased to announce the
renewal of the sponsorship of its adult football championships this summer by
the Aurivo Group through its Homeland and Connacht Gold brands.
The
Aurivo group, now a widely respected national food group has its origins in
Sligo. Homeland has nine stores located across the county which provide a
full range of products for the agri, garden, hardware, homeware and pet
customer with a commitment to provide advice and support to the community.
Connacht Gold
is the iconic consumer brand of the Aurivo Group that stands for products made with wholesome ingredients
and honest hard work.
The Championship which is the pinnacle
of their season for all club players and supporters in the GAA throws in on the
week of August 13 and 14.
Homeland will be sponsor of the Senior
football championships featuring ten teams including reigning champions
Tourlestrane going for an unprecedented seventh successive title.
Connacht Gold will be sponsors of the
Intermediate (ten teams) and Junior competitions – ten teams in intermediate, eight
in the Junior A competition and 16 in Junior.
Seán Carroll,
Cathaoirleach, Sligo GAA said “we are delighted to renew our relationship
with Homeland and Connacht Gold as sponsors. The Aurivo Group is very much part
of our wider community in Sligo, our organisations are each rooted in the
community and we share many similar values. These are two great local
brands that are the equal of any in Ireland and leaders on merit in this region
- exactly the type of profile that we want for Sligo GAA.
Now that we are
thankfully able to get out and mix more freely after two years of restrictions there
is a real excitement building among supporters and in clubs for the
championships and the support of Homeland and Connacht Gold is much appreciated”.
Caroline Millar,
Brand Development and Marketing Manager at Aurivo Agribusiness said ““We are
back again for our third year working with Sligo GAA as sponsor of the Homeland
Senior Club Championship. With nine (9) Homeland stores located throughout
County Sligo we have many players and supporters among our customers and we
will be cheering them all on as they go head to head in the championships. We
are looking forward to seeing some great competition between the clubs in 2022
– best wishes to all!”
Seamus Hannon, National Account
Manager, Aurivo Consumer Foods, “Connacht Gold has supported Sligo County Board
for many years and we’re very happy to sponsor the Junior and Intermediate club
championships this year under our Connacht Gold brand. It’s an honour to
support all the Clubs who compete in these competitions.”
The 2022 Homeland Senior and Connacht
Gold Intermediate Championships throw in on the weekend of August 13./14
The 2022 Connacht Gold Junior A and B
Championships throw in on the weekend of August 20/21