Nestlé Health Science’s global leading brand Solgar, a provider of high-quality nutritional supplements, are pleased to announce an exciting new three-year partnership with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), the representative body for inter-county Gaelic Games players, becoming the official vitamin partner of the GAA/GPA. Solgar will also become one of the title sponsors of the GAA Museum, home to the rich sporting, social and cultural history of Gaelic Games. Pictured at the launch are Dónal Marah, Partnerships Manager, GAA; Helen Davis, Senior Brand Manager, Nestlé; and Gordon Yule, Business Executive Officer, Nestle Health Science UK & Ireland; with brand ambassadors, from left, Galway camogie player Niamh Mallon, Galway footballer Paul Conroy, Limerick hurler Tom Morrissey and Cork ladies footballer Katie Quirke. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Solgar, a leading provider of high-quality nutritional supplements, are pleased to announce an exciting new three-year partnership with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), the representative body for inter-county Gaelic Games players, becoming the official vitamin partner of the GAA/GPA.
Nestlé Health Science’s global-leading Solgar brand announced Galway’s Paul Conroy, Limerick’s Tom Morrissey, Down native and Galway Camogie player Niamh Mallon and Cork Ladies footballer Katie Quirke as brand ambassadors at today’s launch.
Solgar will also become one of the title sponsors of the GAA Museum, home to the rich sporting, social and cultural history of Gaelic Games and among the top ten per cent of the most popular visitor attractions globally*. On average over 120,000 people visit the sporting museum annually, immersing themselves in the rich history of Ireland’s national games and the contribution of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) to its social and cultural life.
With over 75 years' experience within the industry, a proud and rich history and heritage and a commitment to excellence and quality, the partnership with the GAA/GPA and GAA Museum represents a natural alignment for Solgar.
Gordon Yule, Business Executive Officer, Nestlé Health Science UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with the GAA/GPA, which represents the gold standard of Gaelic Games players across Ireland and to work with the GAA Museum, an organisation with an amazing history, tradition, culture and commitment to excellence. The three-year partnership is an exciting opportunity for Solgar, and we look forward to collaborating further with the GAA/GPA and GAA Museum.”
**GPA CEO Tom Parsons said: "**We are delighted to welcome Solgar on board as the official vitamin partner to inter-county players across Ireland as part of our ongoing commercial partnership with the GAA. Solgar is focused on quality and ensuring people can be at their very best and that directly mirrors the work we carry out on behalf of our 4,000 members as we seek to create an environment that enables them to excel as high-performing athletes on the pitch and in their lives off the pitch. Partnering with Solgar represents a natural progression and we look forward to building on today’s announcement.”
GAA Commercial Director Peter McKenna said: “We are delighted to join forces with Solgar, a brand globally recognised for its commitment to excellence and quality. The partnership represents a superb opportunity to share the powerful and compelling story of the history and heritage of our national games, and the exploits of our wonderful players, past and present, with even greater audiences.”
GAA Museum Director Niamh McCoy said: “The GAA Museum occupies a hugely significant place in Irish sporting and cultural life, documenting the incredible history behind our national games and immense contribution of the Gaelic Athletic Association to Ireland’s social and cultural development. As an organisation with such an immense history, we are particularly pleased to partner with Solgar, one which brings a proud tradition and pedigree to the table. Today’s announcement marks another exciting chapter in the history of the GAA Museum, and we look forward to building and strengthening the partnership with Solgar and providing an even greater experience to the many visitors who will come through our doors.”