Toyota Ireland has announced a new three-year partnership with The Camogie Association and GAA/GPA which sees the Japanese car brand become the Official Car Partner to these sporting organisations, writes Trish Whelan.
Dublin Camogie captain Aisling Maher and Galway footballer John Maher have been named as official Toyota ambassadors and will each drive a Toyota C-HR Hybrid.
Steve Tormey, CEO of Toyota Ireland (pictured third in from the right) commented that the company has a proud history of supporting sport and athletes at both local and international levels. He said: “This partnership is an investment in our national games and the inter-county players who are the heartbeat of the sport and role models for young children across the country.”
Steve Tormey, CEO of Toyota Ireland (pictured third in from the right) commented that the company has a proud history of supporting sport and athletes at both local and international levels. He said: “This partnership is an investment in our national games and the inter-county players who are the heartbeat of the sport and role models for young children across the country.”
Brian Molloy, President of The Camogie Association, added that having Toyota on board as a partner is a strong endorsement of the growing profile and significance of Camogie while Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA added that Toyota has supported the GAA for generations and their continued commitment to Gaelic games 'is a testament to the strong bond they share with our communities'. Also commenting on the announcement, Tom Parsons, CEO of the GPA said ‘this partnership with Toyota will strengthen our ability to support inter-county players the length and breadth of the country'.
Many Toyota dealerships already support their local GAA clubs.
