GOAL for Shamrock Rovers
CELEBRATING a shared passion for Irish sport, humanitarian agency GOAL has joined forces with Shamrock Rovers Football Club in forming a new fundraising partnership, reports London Brazal.
The partnership will see Rovers getting behind GOAL through a number of promotional and fundraising initiatives throughout the season.
Club partner Umbro has generously committed to donate €5 to GOAL for every Shamrock Rovers jersey sold between October 1 to 8, which Shamrock Rovers will match.
In addition, the club has also provided complimentary pitchside signage to GOAL at the south Stand end of Tallaght Stadium.
Club Captain Ronan Finn kicked off the partnership in Tallaght saying: “As club captain and someone who believes in the power of leadership, it’s absolutely inspiring to see the courageous work GOALies are doing in places like Haiti and Syria, and it’s an honour for all of us at Rovers to be able to play a small part to help.
“Many Rovers members and fans have been supporting GOAL’s incredible work for years with the GOAL Mile, and today is a great next step for us all.”
Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn with Eamon Sharkey from GOAL
Finn continued: “I’m also proud to call myself a real GOALie today by becoming an official ambassador for GOAL. I look forward to joining the team and doing all I can to raise awareness about the critical need for humanitarian aid across the world.”
GOAL’s Director of Fundraising, Eamon Sharkey, is particularly thrilled about the partnership saying: “I’ve been a Rovers fan for decades and know just how much heart and determination this club has. They understand the importance of courage and community, which are deeply rooted in everything GOAL does.
“This partnership will bring together two long-established, much-loved and truly passionate organisations to help vulnerable communities devastated by poverty, hunger and conflict across the world”.
On behalf of Shamrock Rovers F.C., Club Director Mark Lynch said: “Community is at the heart of Shamrock Rovers and the club is continuously engaged in supporting and building relationships with our local community. We are also mindful of the need to support vulnerable communities on a more global level and this partnership is the ideal way to achieve this.”
Founded by sports journalist John O’Shea, GOAL has a long history of collaborating with the best of sporting stars and organisations.
“This proud tradition lives on today as GOAL teams up with Ireland’s most successful football club. As well as donning their hoops for Jersey Day, Rovers look forward to joining their friends and neighbours at Tallaght GOAL Mile this December.
