Ballygowan & Energise Sport announced as new Hydration Partners

Wed, 4th February 2015

Ireland’s leading bottled water Ballygowan Natural Mineral Water and Energise Sport, part of Britvic Ireland, have today been unveiled as the official hydration partners of Dublin GAA in a new three year deal.

Under the new partnership, Ballygowan and Energise Sport will support Dublin hurling and football teams across all age groups including U21 and senior.

Dublin GAA stars Mick Carton and James McCarthy were on hand to launch the new partnership ahead of the first Spring Series fixture on Saturday, 7th February. New Dublin hurling manager Ger Cunnigham, current Dublin football manager Jim Gavin were also in attendance.

Commenting on the sponsorship agreement, Tomás Quinn, Commercial & Marketing Manager, Dublin GAA said, “Dublin County Board is delighted to welcome Ballygowan and Energise Sport on board as our new hydration partners. Keeping players refreshed and hydrated is an important part of achieving peak performance and we are delighted to be working with two home grown Irish brands that are experts in hydration and performance. We are looking forward to building a long standing relationship with Britvic and I have no doubt our clubs and supporters will get fully behind our new partners Ballygowan and Energise Sport.”

Kevin Donnelly, Country Director, Britvic Ireland stated: “Dublin GAA is a perfect partner for both Ballygowan and Energise Sport. The passion, pride and ambition that drives Dublin GAA towards their remarkable achievements is an inspiration to us all. Collaborating with Dublin GAA gives us a great platform to promote the benefits of healthy hydration for everyone. We share the deep rooted pride in our brands that Dublin fans share for their county and we are thrilled to get behind the boys in blue in 2015 and beyond”.