Gallagher Group renews Leitrim GAA sponsorship through to 2029

Leitrim GAA have received a huge boost with the news that Gallagher Group have renewed their sponsorship of the Leitrim Men’s Senior football team for a further three years, extending the deal to 2029 ahead of the launch of a new jersey for the 2027 season.

The renewed partnership will be celebrated with the launch of the team’s new jersey for the coming year, featuring the Gallagher brand, on Saturday November 7, in Carrick-on-Shannon.

In a press release issued by Leitrim GAA, Pat Gallagher, Founder and Chairman, Gallagher Group said “Leitrim will always be home to me, and it means a great deal to our family to support the county team. We know how much commitment goes into representing Leitrim, from the players and management to everyone working behind the scenes.

“We’re proud to stand behind them for another three years and wish them every success. Like every Leitrim supporter, we’ll be cheering them on every step of the way.”

The news was warmly welcomed by Leitrim GAA County Board Chairman Declan Bohan who said “Leitrim GAA is delighted that Pat Gallagher and family through the Gallagher Group have decided to extend its sponsorship for an additional three years to 2029. This extension has demonstrated great faith in the ongoing development of a young Leitrim Team which, for which we have high hopes of reaching its full potential over the term of this extension.

“We have just concluded a most competitive and exciting Club Championship season at Senior, Intermediate and Junior levels and we look forward to the start of the 2027 Inter County season with great optimism. Our fulsome gratitude is extended to Pat and family for continuing to back us for an additional three years,” concluded Mr Bohan.

The new jersey will be launched on Saturday November 7, at 11 am at the Gerard Anthony Menswear store at the Mulvey Centre in Carrick on Shannon with the jersey also available to the public at the Killasnett Co-Op in Manorhamilton.

The press release states: “Building on the previous three-year sponsorship, the new agreement strengthens the connection between the Kent-based family business and the county where its founder and Chairman, Pat Gallagher, was born and raised.

“A native of Aughnacullion, Aughnasheelin, Pat moved to England with his family in 1966. In 1973, he bought a second-hand digger and began taking on small construction contracts, laying the foundations for what would become one of Kent’s largest family-run businesses, now employing over 750 local people. Sixty years after leaving Ireland, Pat remains deeply proud of his Leitrim roots, championing the county and supporting its people in many ways.

“The first three years of the partnership have given the Gallagher family memorable moments to share with Leitrim supporters. Promotion to Division 3 in 2024, secured with victory over Tipperary, was a particular highlight, followed by an appearance in the Division 4 final at Croke Park. More recently, Leitrim’s victory over Carlow in the 2026 Tailteann Cup provided another occasion to celebrate the team’s determination and ability.

“Alongside those successes, the challenges of recent seasons have reinforced the importance of committed support. Gallagher Group extends its best wishes to Steven Poacher, the players and the entire backroom team for the season ahead, and looks forward to supporting their efforts to build on those achievements.

“For the Gallagher family, the connection goes beyond results on the pitch. It is about pride in where they come from and the special place Gaelic games hold in rural Ireland, bringing people together across parishes, generations and counties. It is wonderful to see that passion shared by fans around the world, keeping communities connected wherever life takes them.

“With family and community at the heart of the business, Gallagher Group looks forward to another three years alongside Leitrim, sharing the dedication, hope and passion that unite everyone behind the green and gold.”