Cork Airport to sponsor local ladies team

Cork Airport has announced that it is the new main sponsor of the newly formed Everton AFC Senior Ladies team.

As part of the sponsorship of the new team, Cork Airport has funded training kits for the 23-strong women’s side. The support is just one of the many organisations, clubs and festivals that Cork Airport is supporting as part of the Community Fund at the airport.

Speaking about the new Cork Airport and Everton AFC partnership, Niall MacCarthy, Cork Airport’s managing director said: “We at Cork Airport set aside funding annually to support worthy organisations in the areas of arts, culture, education, tourism and sports.

“It is our way of giving back to the community and on that basis, we are delighted to announce this partnership, promoting the first ever ladies’ soccer team in our neighbouring club, Everton AFC. We wish them every success into the future.”

Welcoming the support of Cork Airport for their first ladies senior team, Seán Cotter, president of Everton AFC and ladies’ team coach, added: “We are delighted to welcome Cork Airport as a sponsor to Everton AFC Senior Ladies.

“This allows us to invest in training equipment and training wear. This is our first year with a senior ladies team in our club and with the support kindly given by Cork Airport, this lays a great foundation for many more to come.”

Everton AFC, located adjacent to Cork Airport, was established in 1958. The club provides a valuable community service through the promotion and development of sport in the wider Togher and Lehenaghmore areas.

Everton AFC has teams competing in various leagues, including the Munster Senior League, Cork Youth Leagues, Cork Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Leagues and Cork Women’s Senior League. Former Ireland international and Manchester United full back Denis Irwin is the most famous player to have come through the ranks at Everton AFC.