Ireland
Setanta nets extension with cross-border football competition
Pay-television broadcaster Setanta Sports has extended its title sponsorship of the Football Association of Ireland and Irish Football Association’s club cup competition until 2016.
Skoda and Tipperary GAA drive forward for another year
The Irish arm of Czech Republic-based automotive manufacturer Skoda has extended its sponsorship of the Tipperary Gaelic Athletics Association for another year.
New Balance kits out Irish Olympic team
US sportswear brand New Balance has reached a multi-year deal with the Olympic Council of Ireland to become its official apparel and footwear sponsor.
Leinster and CityJet continue to soar
Ireland’s defending Pro12 rugby union champion Leinster has announced a three-year extension of its sponsorship agreement with CityJet.
AIG seals five-year deal with Dublin GAA
The Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletics Association has signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with American insurance giant AIG.
Tattersalls gains naming rights to Irish 2000 Guineas
Bloodstock sales company Tattersalls has reached a deal with the Curragh Racecourse to become the title sponsor of the Irish 2000 Guineas for the next three years.
Kukri and Ulster Rugby extend partnership
Sportswear company Kukri has agreed to extend its partnership with Irish Pro 12 rugby union club Ulster for a further five years through to the 2018-19 season.
BragBet backs Irish FA
The Football Association of Ireland has announced a commercial partnership with Irish online betting and social networking company BragBet.
Irish Sailing seals Providence deal
The Irish Sailing Association has announced a four-year sponsorship deal with oil and gas exploration and production company Providence Resources.
BLK scores Connacht kit deal
Sportswear and apparel brand BLK Sport has agreed a four-year deal, from 2013-14 to 2016-17, to supply the playing kit to Irish rugby union team Connacht.
FAI calls up renewed Three backing
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has extended its primary sponsorship deal with telecommunications firm Three through to 2016.
Munster Rugby confirms Bank of Ireland sponsorship
Bank of Ireland is to return to its role as the main sponsor of Munster Rugby after the club confirmed the signing of a five-year deal with the bank.
Munster Rugby welcomes Bank of Ireland back to title sponsorship role – report
Bank of Ireland has provisionally agreed a five-year deal with Munster Rugby to become the club’s title sponsor, a position the bank previously held for six years up to 2004, according to the Irish Times newspaper.
GAA seals landmark dual deal
Liberty Insurance has agreed a five-year sponsorship deal with the Gaelic Athletic Association.
Etihad continues GAA partnership
ETIHAD AIRWAYS, the UAE’s national airline, has ended speculation surrounding its commitment to the GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship with a sponsorship extension of a further 12 months. Although undisclosed, Frontiers values the deal at around $1.5m.