Glanmire GAA announces four significant multi-year partnership deals

Grandons Toyota Glanmire has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the club by extending its role as main club sponsor until 2030
Glanmire GAA announces four significant multi-year partnership deals

Ken Grandon, Grandons Toyota Glanmire, with Daniel Molden and Darren Kenneally, both Glanmire GAA. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Glanmire GAA have announced the signing of four significant multi-year partnership agreements.

Grandons Toyota Glanmire has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the club by extending its role as main club sponsor until 2030 extending the successful relationship that has played a vital role in the club’s development over the past decade.

In addition, O’Sullivan Brothers DIY, MACE Glanmire & Sallybrook and Panda have signed three-year partnership deals covering the 2025–2027 seasons.

Paul Kingston, chairperson of Glanmire GAA, Daniel Molden, Glanmire GAA, Liam Attridge, Mace Regional Manager, Martin Walsh, Panda Commercial Sales Manager, Ken Grandon, Grandons Toyota Glanmire, Niall O'Sullivan, Director O'Sullivan Bros DIY, Darren Kenneally and Mark Hopkins, both Glanmire GAA. Picture: Jim Coughlan
Paul Kingston, chairperson of Glanmire GAA, Daniel Molden, Glanmire GAA, Liam Attridge, Mace Regional Manager, Martin Walsh, Panda Commercial Sales Manager, Ken Grandon, Grandons Toyota Glanmire, Niall O'Sullivan, Director O'Sullivan Bros DIY, Darren Kenneally and Mark Hopkins, both Glanmire GAA. Picture: Jim Coughlan

MACE Glanmire & Sallybrook and O’Sullivan Brothers DIY will be sleeve sponsors on the club’s adult team jerseys. Panda joins as the official sustainability partner, with its branding to appear on the adult team match balls.

This vital support ensures that continued investment can be made in facilities, coaching and development programmes at all levels of the club.

Club Chairperson Paul Kingston said the following at the exciting announcement: "This is a landmark moment for Glanmire GAA. The support of these four businesses will help us grow on and off the pitch and we’re proud to partner with organisations that value community, development and sustainability. We thank them all for their belief in our vision."

Ken Grandon, Dealer Principal at Grandons Toyota Glanmire, stated: "We’re thrilled to continue as main sponsor of Glanmire GAA through to 2030. Our partnership with the club is based on mutual respect and shared community values. We look forward to supporting the next generation of players and contributing to the club’s ongoing success."

Niall O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan Brothers DIY, remarked: "As a family business deeply rooted in Cork with strong connections to the GAA, we’re proud to become part of the Glanmire GAA family. Supporting the club as a sleeve sponsor reflects our commitment to grassroots GAA and we’re delighted to have the opportunity to showcase our brand to the ever-growing population base in Glanmire and to engage with the club on a number of mutually beneficial initiatives.

“We’re excited to see what the next few years hold for the club and its growing membership across their juvenile, men’s and ladies’ sections and we wish them every success on and off the field over the coming months and years."

Darren Kenneally and Daniel Molden, both Glanmire GAA, as Glanmire GAA announce new partnerships. Picture: Jim Coughlan
Darren Kenneally and Daniel Molden, both Glanmire GAA, as Glanmire GAA announce new partnerships. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Liam Attridge, Regional Sales Manager at BWG Foods, said: "It’s a privilege to partner with Glanmire GAA. The club plays such an important role in the community and we’re delighted to support them through this sleeve sponsorship. We look forward to watching the progress of Glanmire GAA teams over the next few years and to enhancing our relationship with the club’s membership and the parish as a whole even further into the future."

Martin Walsh, Corporate Account Manager at Panda, commented: "At Panda, we’re passionate about building greener communities. Becoming Glanmire GAA’s sustainability partner is a natural fit given that it’s where our base is in Cork. We’re especially proud to see our logo on the club’s match balls, which we feel is an innovative way to represent a joint commitment to environmental awareness and positive change. 

"Our partnership with Glanmire GAA is a great opportunity to support grassroots sport while advancing our sustainability mission. We’re excited to work with the club to help set new standards for environmental awareness and action within the GAA community.”

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