Sponsor For A Day Shortlist Announced

Bank of Ireland and Munster Rugby are delighted to announce the five shortlisted companies for this season’s ‘Sponsor for a Day’ competition. Each company is now one step closer to sponsoring Munster for January’s European Champions Cup clash against Stade Francais at Thomond Park.

Valued at €;50,000, one lucky company will receive the following – their company logo on the front of the players’ jerseys, pitch signage, corporate hospitality for ten guests; match programme advert, photographs with the team, promotion for the winning businesses from Bank of Ireland, Munster Rugby and RTE Radio One on the Ray D’Arcy Show.

The panel of judges who selected the shortlisted companies included Declan Galvin, Head of Small Business at Bank of Ireland and Muster squad captain Peter O’Mahony.

The five shortlisted companies are:

• RollerJam Roller Skate Rinks – Cork & Limerick
• Skelligs Chocolate – Ballingskelligs, Kerry
• Roche’s Feed – Limerick
• O’Neill Oil – Youghal, Co. Cork
• CelgenTek Limited – Shannon, Co. Clare

Commenting on the competition, Declan Galvin said, “The calibre of companies that entered the competition was very strong again this year. The shortlisted companies are examples of the hard working businesses operating throughout Munster. The competition is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to increase their brand awareness by having their company logo on the jersey of a high profile team such as Munster for a European Champions Cup match. Previous winners have told us that winning our ‘Sponsor for a Day’ competition has had a hugely positive impact on their business and greatly helped increase the profile of their companies.

“As Ireland’s No.1 business bank we are committed to supporting Ireland’s SMEs, to help them increase and grow their businesses. ‘’Sponsor for a Day’ is an ideal way to do this as it gives businesses the opportunity to have their company name on the players’ jersey and on pitch signage for a match that is broadcast live to international audiences. I wish all the shortlisted companies the very best of luck and I encourage everyone to get involved and vote for their chosen company to sponsor their rugby team”.

Voting
The competition is now open to a public to vote on www.bankofireland.com/sponsorforaday. Voting will close at midnight on Sunday 29th of November 2015 and the winner will be announced on Monday 1st of December.


RollerJam Roller Skate Rinks
RollerJam are roller skating rinks located in Cork and Limerick and are Ireland’s biggest indoor rinks. The rinks have state-of-the-art facilities suitable for both adults and children. Skating sessions last 2.5 hours with lots of activities on offer including parties, fitness classes and lessons.

Skelligs Chocolate
Skelligs Chocolate is a family business based in the South West of Ireland, at St. Finian’s Bay in Kerry overlooking the magnificent Skellig Rocks. Visitors are welcome to visit their new open plan factory and see the chocolates being created, taste the freshly made delights and learn more about chocolate.

Roche’s Feeds
Roche's Feeds from Limerick, is one of the last family owned feed mills in the country. The company has developed its business from a small manufacturing unit producing 21,000 tonnes per annum in 1994 and employing 18 staff, to a company which is now one of the leading suppliers of animal feed in Ireland, and at present employing 40 staff.

O’Neill Oil
O'Neill Oil is based in Youghal in Co. Cork and is a local, family business, dealing with the community on a daily basis. Having been in business for over thirty years the concept of team work is paramount to the success of the business.

CelgenTek Limited
Founded in May 2014, CelgenTek is an international orthopaedics company based in Ireland focused on developing, manufacturing and delivering simple, targeted and effective products that ensure better outcomes in patients with compromised bone. Through collaboration with experts in new technology development and clinical practice, CelgenTek is committed to improving surgical outcomes through proven innovative and cost efficient product design and technologies. Supported by evidence based research and driven by an experienced and knowledgeable team, CelgenTek is committed to being the trusted partner of choice for healthcare professionals and stakeholders whilst improving the quality of patient’s lives.