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Seán Quish Pictured at the Announcement of the Partnership Deal
Ballincollig Supermarket to will Sam Back to Cork!
Quish’s Supervalu, Ballincollig’s leading fresh food retailer and one of the country’s most awarded supermarkets are celebrating the announcement of the new sponsorship deal of the GAA’s Football Championship. The deal is being backed by over 230 retail partners around the country.
The deal will see SuperValu take up the sponsorship of the football championship for three years and is testament to SuperValu’s long standing commitment to local pride in community and sports.
Speaking of the sponsorship deal, Seán Quish of Quish’s SuperValu Ballincollig said “This is a huge coup for SuperValu and we are delighted to be a part of it at Quish’s. This sponsorship is a great fit for the GAA and for the SuperValu brand – we are both integral to the value system of the Irish people and are at the pulse of local communities all over the country. At Quish’s we are passionate about Gaelic Games and already support Dripsey GAA club so hopefully we can have double the celebrations this year when Sam Maguire returns to Cork and Dripsey achieve another title! We will also be running special promotions in-store to compliment the partnership.”
GAA President Christy Cooney welcomed SuperValu’s support of the organisation saying “”This is a major boost to the Association and we are delighted to officially welcome SuperValu on board as official sponsors of the GAA. The arrangement is an excellent fit in so many ways. Just as we are proud of our own GAA network, SuperValu and its retail partners are justifiably proud of their presence across Ireland.”
Also speaking of the partnership, Donal Horgan, Managing Director, SuperValu said “The GAA is a natural fit with our brand. Our organizations share common values through focusing our approach on relationships, honesty, hard work, achievement and of course community identity. The GAA Football Championship is not just about winning games; it is about our heritage, it is what makes us uniquely Irish; gives us our sense of ‘pride in place’ and pride in our county colours. In the years ahead, SuperValu and its retail partners look forward to building our partnership and bringing it to life locally in our stores across all 32 counties.”
The deal is expected to raise the profile of the SuperValu brand and also invigorate local support for County teams.
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KDC, which was founded in 2004 is noted as one of the country’s most progressive food and beverage companies, supplying over 400 product lines to retailers all over the country. Last year, the company had a turnover of €2.2million. The signing of this deal to secure the franchise for the Traidcraft product range for the Irish market copper fastens this already strong reputation.
Traidcraft was established in 1979 as a Christian response to poverty and today is the UK’s leading fair trade organisation. Traidcraft work with more than 100 producer groups to provide 250 fair trade food, craft and textile products.
Speaking of the deal, Gerard Barry, Managing Director of KDC said “This is a very significant deal for the company and one which will no doubt increase business and employment levels in the coming twelve months. Retail sales of Fairtrade mark products have increased steadily since we began in 2004 and the core business remains buoyant in spite of the recessionary environment.
There are thirty eight towns and cities in Ireland which are certified as “Fairtrade” towns. Although the Irish population are awakening to the importance of fair trade, there is yet some education to be done on what fair trade actually means and the benefits of buying fair-trade products. I believe that this deal with Traidcraft will strengthen the Fairtrade sector in Ireland and will give retailers and consumers alike a greater selection of products to choose from.”
Also speaking of the deal, Andrew Sturgess, Food Wholesale National Account Manager with Traidcraft said “We are pleased to be associated and partnering with KDC to develop the Irish Fairtrade market. Traidcraft are Fairtrade pioneers since the late 70s and we are very excited at the opportunity to work with KDC and see Irish sales grow this year, ultimately to help and provide assistance to our producer partners in developing countries.
Products which are now available exclusively through KDC are Clipper beverages, Divine Chocolate, Dove Farm Foods, Buchanan Sweets, Percol Coffee, Natural Beverage Co, Zaytoun, and One Water.
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CORK BUSINESS OF THE YEAR CELEBRATES 5TH BIRTHDAY
General Manager Charlie Sheil celebrating the hotel's 5th Birthday with staff Pic: Miki Barlok
The Clarion Hotel Cork is this week celebrating it’s 5th Birthday as the main tenant in Cork’s City Quarter with special offers in time for Valentine’s Day.
The Clarion’s 5th birthday celebrations will top off what has been a fantastic twelve months for the hotel. In 2009 the Clarion received no less than seven awards including the accolade of Cork Business of the Year.
Kudos Bar has also launched it’s brand new Birthday Cocktail: “Hi-5” which is available for just €5 this Valentine’s weekend making it the perfect solution to spoiling a loved one and remaining on budget!
All departures and arrivals to the hotel on Thursday 11th February will also receive a return stay voucher for a leisure break in the future.
Speaking of the celebrations, General Manager, Charlie Sheil said “It is difficult to believe that the hotel is five years old this week. Each year we like to mark the occasion in some way and this year we are offering customers a special Valentine’s special with our €5 celebratory cocktail. We also look forward to another great year in the hotel.”
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First Visit to Cork for Glamour Girl of Opera
International Soprano and celebrity, Lesley Garrett CBE, is to perform at Cork’s City Hall on Thursday, 18th March. This will be Garrett’s first performance in Cork and tickets range from €30 to €70.
Garrett, one of the world’s most popular sopranos, regularly appears in both opera and in concert, on television and CD. She has won critical acclaim and the affection of many fans and music lovers worldwide. Her unmistakable blend of outstanding talent and sheer charisma is guaranteed to charm her Irish audience on what is her first visit to Cork.
Lesley Garrett to perform in Cork on Thursday 18th March
Hundreds of fans are expected to travel from all over the country to witness her down-to-earth warmth and exuberance in the beautiful acoustic surrounds of City Hall.
As a recording artist, she has thirteen solo CDs to her credit. Lesley is also a much loved favourite on television programmes in the UK with appearances including her own show ‘Lesley Garrett Tonight’ for the BBC featuring Lesley and guest artists as diverse as Renee Fleming and Ladysmith, Black Mambazo, Marti Pellow, and Elaine Paige. She also competed in the first series of Strictly Come Dancing and is a regular panellist on UTV’s Loose Women while also taking to the stage as Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music and as Nettie in Carousel in the West End.
Commenting on her forthcoming appearance, spokesperson for concert promoters Lyric Promotions, Lucette Murray said “this represents a very significant coup for Cork, 5 years on from Andrea Bocelli, we have waited too long for another superstar of this calibre. The tickets will be exceptionally popular.”
Tickets available from Monday 1st February from Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, Tel. 021 4271659.
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