Smart Telecom and Cork Ladies announce major deal

Telecommunications giant Smart Telecom was unveiled
as Corks new sponsor for 2005, giving the players
a huge boost ahead of this weekend’s National
League qauter-final appearance. The sponsorship
will take immediate effect and runs for 12 months,
during which time all intercounty teams – senior,
junior, minor, U16 and U14 will display the Smart
Telecom logo.

At the launch in The Woodford Bar Smart Telecom Marketing Manager Rhona Bradshaw said the sponsorship will work to raise the overall profile of Smart Telecom in Cork in the coming months.  “We are delighted to be associated with Cork Ladies Football. The teams involved with Cork Ladies Footballare young, dynamic and energetic and therefore a perfect fit for the Smart Telecom brand. Cork Ladies Football has been very successful in recent years and we look forward to developing a fantastic partnership with all involved moving forward. In addition, Cork is a very important market for Smart Telecom. We have a significant number of customers and staff in this area and we feel that this sponsorship is a fantastic way for us to support the local community.”

Cork players Juliet Murphy (senior captain), Annie Walsh (junior captain), Elaine Cotter, Rhona Bradshaw (Smart Telecom), Eleanor Twhoig, Clodagh O’Driscoll and Elaine Harte at the launch of Smart Telecoms sponsorship of Cork Ladies Football, yesterday in The Woodford.

County
Chairman Michael O’Shullibhan also spoke of his
delight that Smart Telecom were on board.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have such a high
profile company like Smart Telecom on board with
us.” “It is a dramatic boost for ourselves and
the fact that we’re both progressive and vibrant
brands means it will be a very strategic partnership.
In addition, the strong image that Smart Telecom
brings with it also enhances the overall image
of Cork Ladies football in general, which is just
fantastic for everyone involved.”

The sponsorship of Cork Ladies Football is part of an extensive sponsorship campaign Smart Telecom is currently engaging in to build the Smart Telecom brand and communicate the message that you can save money if you switch to Smart Telecom. Other sport sponsorships undertaken by Smart Telecom include St. Patrick’s Athletic Football Club in Dublin and also Leinster Women’s Rugby.   Smart Telecom also sponsor ‘Tubridy Tonight’ on RTE 1 television.

Cork players Eleanor Twohig and Elaine Cotter pictured with Rhona Bradshaw (Marketing Manager for Smart Telecom) at the announcement of the sponsorship by Smart Telecom of Cork Ladies Football in The Woodfoord Bar.

WEEKEND FIXTURES
Sunday 27 March Suzuki National League Division
1 Quarter Final Cork V Roscommon Nenagh, 1pm
Suzuki National League Division 2 Play-off Cork
V Limerick Ballincollig, 2pm

Mary White (PRO, Cork Ladies Football)