*Clare senior camogie joint captains Clare Hehir and Abby Walsh with Pat O’Donnell.
CLARE CAMOGIE has agreed a new sponsorship deal with Pat O’Donnell & Co.
Currently the main sponsor of Clare GAA, Pat O’Donnell & Co have now extended their sponsorship to include Clare Camogie in a new partnership. The Clare Echo understands that a four year deal has been agreed between Clare Camogie and Pat O’Donnell & Co.
Senior, U23 and minor camogie sides in Clare will now be sporting jerseys sponsored by Ireland’s leading supplier of heavy plant machinery.
Crusheen native Pat who is Managing Director of the company, has been a synonymous figure with Clare GAA for generations with his company logo now to adorn the jerseys of Clare’s leading camogie sides. The company was founded in 1970 and represents global brands such as Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta, and Rammer.
On the new sponsorship, he said, “It has been one of my greatest pleasures to give back to the county of my birth. Having seen the incredible dedication of the Clare Camogie players who recently reached an All-Ireland Senior Quarter-Final, we are thrilled to support their journey and help ensure they have the
resources to compete at the highest level”.
In a statement announcing the new deal, Clare Camogie outlined that the partnership reflects a growing commitment to the women’s game during a period of significant development and rising standards within the sport. The partnership arrives as the Gaelic Games family moves toward full integration. The Steering Group on Integration, chaired by Dr. Mary McAleese, continues to work toward a unified ‘One Association’ by 2027. Pat O’Donnell & Co succeed Ei Electronics as main sponsor of Clare Camogie.
According to Chairman of Clare Camogie, Fergal O’Brien, the partnership arrives at a pivotal moment when Clare Camogie is embarking on a transformative five-year Player Pathway Development programme, focusing on elite strength and conditioning, nutrition, and a unified playing style across all grades. “The backing of an established brand like Pat O’Donnell & Co. provides a further vote of confidence in the sport’s future in Clare”.
O’Brien said they were delighted to welcome Pat O’Donnell & Co on board as sponsor. “Their name is legendary in Clare sporting circles, and their support will be instrumental as we continue to improve our coaching and development setups and inspire the next generation of players. At the heart of this collaboration is a deep alignment of core values. For over 55 years, Pat O’Donnell & Co. has built its reputation on reliability, hard work, and a commitment to excellence—the same traits exhibited by Clare’s elite camogie players on the pitch,” the Broadford clubman added.
Clare kick off their Centra Camogie National League campaign this Saturday versus Dublin in Abbotstown.
