Leitrim have launched their new jersey sponsored by the Gallagher group.
Pat Gallagher was born and raised in Aughnacullion, Aughnasheelin, Co. Leitrim where his family had earned their living by running a country shop and small family farm.
In 1966 the family made the huge decision to emigrate to England. At that stage, Pat had completed his secondary education. Whereas, Pat was ambitious and it was his singular ambition to eventually own his own business.
Since 1973, the enterprise has gone from strength to strength. Pat is currently Chairman of the Gallagher Group; which is one of the largest and most recognisable family-run businesses in Kent, employing over 500 local people.
The new jersey was launched in Lough Rynn castle on Friday October 28. Shannonside Sports Darren Mulvey spoke to Leitrim GAA board chairman Enda Stenson.
The Gallagher Group
In a statement, “The Gallagher Group based in Kent England are delighted to partner with the Leitrim GAA Senior football team as the main sponsors from October 2023”.
“The sponsorship is for the next three years. We wish Andy, the players and the whole backroom staff our very best wishes for the season ahead, and are sure they will build on their progress over the last few years”.
“As a proud Leitrim native Pat Gallagher is excited for the future getting behind the team. The Gallagher Group is celebrating 50 years in business during 2023, a leading groundworks, civil engineering and aggregates business based in Kent England with family and community always at the heart of our business”.
“The GAA has a unique way of bringing their communities together in rural Ireland and that is why we are so enthusiastic to get on board and help to drive the Leitrim team forward”.
Leitrim became the first county in Ireland to have a shirt sponsor from outside the country in 2019. JP Clarke's of New York sponsored the Leitrim senior team from 2019-2022.
