A very proud partnership for Waterford LGFA and Waterford Dairy Farmers

Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football Association (WLGFA) is delighted to announce a groundbreaking three-year sponsorship agreement with Waterford Dairy Farmers. This partnership marks a significant investment in the future of women’s football in the county, with a primary focus on supporting our senior team while also contributing to the development of our underage PDP (Player Development Pathway) programmes.

Speaking about the sponsorship, Mark Power, Waterford LGFA County Chairperson, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration;

“This is a fantastic partnership that goes beyond financial support—it’s about strengthening the foundations of women’s sport in Waterford. The Waterford Dairy Farmers have recognised the challenges we face, and their backing will be instrumental in helping us grow and develop at all levels. Farmers are deeply embedded in every community in the county, involved in clubs at all levels, and this partnership is about building from the ground up.”

Beyond supporting the growth of women’s football, this partnership also aims to highlight the nutritional benefits of dairy for athletes. Recent studies have reinforced the role of dairy products in bone strength, recovery, and overall sports nutrition, making this an ideal collaboration for both Waterford LGFA and Waterford Dairy Farmers.

*”We are keen to promote the benefits of dairy as part of a healthy, balanced diet, particularly for athletes,”* added Power. *”This partnership is the perfect fit, combining community support with education on the importance of nutrition in sport.”

At the official sponsorship launch in Fraher field last Friday 11th April Kevin Moloney a representative from Waterford Dairy Farmers said that, ’’An opportunity to sponsor the Waterford Ladies Gaelic Footballers came about from my involvement with my local club Shamrocks LGFA. I believe that by helping Waterford Ladies footballers we could highlight the positive aspects of farming and shine a light on the contribution farmers make to their communities, the environment, and the importance of a diet that includes dairy products. We got together as a group of dairy farmers made up of Tirlán Council members and formed a committee to organise the sponsorship of the Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football Association for the next 3 years. We are really excited to finally launch our sponsorship and we’re very proud to be supporting the players, coaches and volunteers who share our ambition and deserve to be supported to be able compete nationally’’

Emma Murray the Captain of the Waterford Ladies senior team was delighted to be part of the sponsorship launch and said that “We are excited to be working with Waterford Dairy Farmers in our new partnership. Their support will play a crucial role in our growth and development at every level and we are looking forward to seeing the positive impact it has on Ladies Football in Waterford. Across the county, farmers are an essential part of our communities, contributing to local clubs and organisations, this initiative aims to develop these ties even further.’’

Waterford LGFA extends its sincere gratitude to the Waterford Dairy Farmers and looks forward to working together to develop and enhance women’s football across the county.