See all Motoring NewsBrian Geary Car Sales, a local Toyota dealership in Limerick, has won the Carzone sponsorship for their chosen local sports teams, Abbeyfeale RFC. The lucky team recently received an extensive set of sponsored kit, which consists of jerseys and training tops.
The new gear is a welcome boost for the rising stars of the club. The equipment will be worn by Abbeyfeale’s U16’s team.
The Under 16 team have had a reasonably successful season so far, reaching the quarter final of the Pan Munster Plate and the semi-final of the West Munster Cup. Lauded as the team for the future within club circles, this team have shown glimpses of the talent that they possess.
The renowned rugby hero Philip Danaher, hails from Abbeyfeale and played with the Club in the Underage ranks. He was capped 28 times by Ireland as well as captaining the side on a tour to New Zealand in 1992 as well on subsequent Five Nations games. He was assistant coach with the Irish team and toured South Africa in 1998 and Australia in 1999. He was also captain of the Garryowen team that won the inaugural All Ireland League in the 1990/1991 season.
2016 will undoubtedly forever be etched into the club's long history, when the club achieved arguably one of its greatest ever season's when it managed to win the Munster Junior League Division Two title, and followed that success up many weeks later to win the Betty O'Mahony Challenge Shield.
Brian Geary Toyota is well established in the local area with many employees associated with the Abbeyfeale RFC long-standing relationship was the basis for the dealership choosing the up and coming under-age team for the Carzone competition.
“We at Brian Geary Toyota, are proud to sponsor Abbeyfeale U16’s RFC. We first sponsored this team at the under 8 level and are proud of their achievements to date, winning the West Munster Cup and Plate 2016 are under 14 level. We want to take this opportunity to wish them continued success as they compete in the semi-final this weekend. Good luck to all involved”.
Under 16 coach Eamonn Foley commented;
'On behalf of Abbeyfeale RFC, I would like to offer our sincere thanks to both Carzone and Brian Geary Toyota for their wonderful and generous sponsorship of match jersey's and playing kit. We're absolutely delighted that this well-known and respected brand will be on display on our famous black and saffron jerseys from next season onwards. This sponsorship has sent a buzz through the entire team and everyone connected with our club. We're absolutely delighted!!'
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This sponsorship initiative will see several sports clubs receive their very own branded kit courtesy of their local car dealership over the next few months, giving car dealerships the opportunity to support their local community.
For further information on the competition or to download an application form click here.