McAllister Volkswagen sponsors Shelbourne FC
McAllister Volkswagen has entered in to a sponsorship deal with Shelbourne FC.
Like Shelbourne FC – McAllister Volkswagen is also enjoying a period of resurgence since December 2012 when it became part of the Joe Duffy Motor Group, Ireland’s leading Motor Retail group.
Speaking on behalf of McAllister Volkswagen, Gavin Hydes (Group Managing Director) commented: “We are passionate about our involvement in the local community and are delighted to be associated with Irish competitive sporting events. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of Shelbourne FC’s return to the highest level of national league soccer.
Exciting times ahead for Shelbourne FC and indeed McAllister Volkswagen, we know with hard work and determination we can look forward to watching the growth and success of both teams in their respective leagues”.
Glen Cronin, Simon Elliott, CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland, model Tiffany Stanley, Gavin Hydes (Group Managing Director, Joe Duffy Motor Group ) and Graham Gartland.
Simon Elliott, CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland sees the link-up between McAllister Volkswagen and Shelbourne FC as an important boost to domestic Irish soccer, “We are great supporters of Irish soccer here in Volkswagen and we are delighted that there is yet another strong association between one of our Volkswagen dealers, and a top club like Shelbourne FC.”
Shelbourne FC Commercial Director Niall Fitzmaurice mirrored the enthusiasm by saying “We are delighted to have McAllister Volkswagen join us as our main sponsor for the 2013 season. To have a main sponsor of the calibre of McAllister Volkswagen associated with our club is fantastic and gives everyone at the club a great lift as we embark on the season ahead. Our thanks goes to Gavin Hydes and his team at McAllister Volkswagen and to Simon Elliott and his team at Volkswagen Ireland, for agreeing to come on board with Shels this season.
Shelbourne begin their Airtricity Premier League campaign away to Bray Wanderers on Friday 8th March 2013. The new jerseys will be available from the Club Shop in Tolka Park or by contacting the club at shelbournefcmedia@gmail.com