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Circle Cloud becomes new sponsor of Thornaby FC

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Circle Cloud has become a new sponsor of Thornaby FC, strengthening the Teesside firm's ties to the local community. The Stockton-based IT firm backs the Northern League club throughout the new season.

SWM Recycling becomes Exeter City's Big Screen sponsor

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SWM Recycling has been named Big Screen sponsor at Exeter City's St James Park for two seasons. The North Devon-based waste management firm gains prominent branding at every home match.

Galgorm Collection sponsors Cullybackey Blues for three years

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Galgorm Collection has agreed a three-year sponsorship of Cullybackey Blues FC to support player development, training and facilities. The Northern Ireland hospitality group backs the club as it enters the league's second division.

Rooster Sailing named clothing sponsor of ILCA Worlds

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Rooster Sailing has been named Official Clothing Sponsor of the 2026 ILCA World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The UK brand will supply event clothing and run an on-site shop for both regattas.

Vodafone becomes main sponsor of Ireland Women's rugby team

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Vodafone Ireland has become Main Sponsor of the Ireland Women's Rugby Team, its first time on the jersey front. The deal deepens Vodafone's decade-long partnership with Irish Rugby.

Owen Cullen brought strategic communications expertise to judging panel at Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back on last year's awards, Owen Cullen, Managing Director of Cullen Communications, joined the judging panel at the Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025, bringing over two decades of strategic communications and sponsorship activation experience across global and local client portfolios. With experience leading award-winning campaigns spanning brand storytelling, sponsorship activation, and corporate communications strategy, Owen's expertise in strategic narrative development and authentic stakeholder engagement informed the judging panel's evaluation of sponsorship authenticity and measurable communications impact.

After the Betting Era: What Nielsen’s Premier League Sponsorship Reset Means for Irish Brands

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Nielsen confirms fintech and AI are replacing gambling as Premier League shirt sponsors. For Irish brands and rights holders, the commercial opportunity is immediate.

Oxford United renews AWBS substitution board sponsorship

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Oxford United has extended its partnership with AWBS as the club's Official Substitution Sponsor through 2027/28. The Oxfordshire building and landscaping supplier renews a lower-tier matchday sponsorship category.

Arsenal extends Emirates sponsorship in record Premier League deal

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Arsenal and Emirates have agreed a five-year extension worth up to £70 million a season through 2033. The deal extends the Premier League's longest-running sponsorship and its most valuable current shirt agreement.

Sports Direct shifts into new NIFL retail partner role

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Sports Direct has extended its NIFL partnership for a further three seasons in a new Official Sports Retail Partner role. The renewal follows BoyleSports' arrival as NIFL's new principal title partner.

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Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025

November 13th, 2025

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire

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