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  1. Brisbane Premier League joins the O’Neills team & changes the face of cricket in Australia

    Cricket in Australia is set to change forever with a fresh approach to the game thanks to the Australian Premier League (APL), which is set to be introduced in 2021.

    The Brisbane Premier League (BPL) will be the first APL league to launch in the inaugural 2021 season.  It will be a game-changing development of the sport and O’Neills is thrilled to be part of it as official apparel partner.

    The five-week season will see eight privately owned franchises select their teams at an auction night for seniors and draft day for juniors.  By revitalising and strengthening amateur cricket, male and female players will be able to experience what it’s like to play at a professional level.

    The APL is set to re-inspire cricket in Australia, with the competition backed by high profile owners including Australian cricket legend Ian Healy AO, former UK First Class cricketer and current professional commentator Mark Nicholas, healthcare entrepreneurs and co-founders of Icon Cancer Group, Epic Pharmacy

  2. O’Neills sign multi-year deal with Galway United FC

    The deal will see the Irish sportswear giants supply kits for the League of Ireland First Division club from 2021 onwards.

    The Tribesmen, who play home games at Eamonn Deacy Park, appointed John Caulfield as their new first-team manager earlier this year. Caulfield previously enjoyed a hugely successful spell managing Cork City and Galway United fans will be hoping he can revitalise their fortunes in a similar way as they aim to work their way back to the Premier Division.

    Cormac Farrell, Marketing Manager O’Neills said: “As Ireland’s largest sportswear manufacturer, we are excited to be involved with the new impetus in soccer in the western capital. Galway United are a highly professional club and under the guidance of a top-class League of Ireland manager, John Caulfield, as well as the backing of the Comer Group, we are partnering with the club at an exciting phase of their development. We look forward to further enhancing the club product offering with our innovative and industry-leading

  3. O’Neills partners with Adelaide Football Club

    The Adelaide Football Club proudly welcomes leading sportswear manufacturer O’Neills as its Official AFL Apparel Partner.

    Crows CEO Andrew Fagan said the Club was excited for a new partnership with the international apparel leader.

    “O’Neills has built a reputation for excellence across a range of sports and we believe this partnership is a great platform to share their expertise and industry leading products with AFL fans,” Fagan said.

    “We have been impressed with their knowledge and application in preparing the 2021 range, particularly the use of their unique and innovative performance fabrics and high-quality supporter wear.

    “We’re looking forward to sharing the range in coming weeks and have no doubt our members and fans will be really impressed with the new apparel choices.”

    O’Neills Australasia Director Antoinette Brophy said the company is delighted to announce they will be the Adelaide Football Club’s official apparel provider for the next three years.

    “We combine our passion and

  4. Paul McGrath Visits O’Neills Dublin Headquarters

    Yesterday Irish soccer legend Paul Mc Grath visited the O’Neills Dublin Headquarters. Pauls mother lives in the area so he has always been curious about the O’Neills factory. We were delighted to welcome Paul to the factory yesterday and satisfy his curiosity!   

    Paul is one of Irelands greatest ever players. His football journey began not too far away from O’Neills at St Patrick's Athletic, however, he may be best remembered for playing his club football in England, with spells at Manchester United and Aston Villa. Paul won the FA Cup and the Football League Cup twice over a club career that spanned the best part of 17 years. However, it was Pauls performances for the boys in green that he is so widely revered in Ireland, in particular, his performance against Italy at Giants Stadium at the World Cup in 1994.

    Many consider Paul a gentle giant off the pitch. It is easy to see why as he interacted with our staff. He posed for a countless number of photos and even made time to talk to the

  5. Cricket Ireland signs new three-year partnership with O’Neills

    Cricket Ireland has signed a new partnership deal which will see O’Neills Irish International Sports Company Ltd continue as the official team kit supplier for the next three years.
  6. Cricket Ireland Wins its Biggest Test

    Huge congratulations to Cricket Ireland on another momentous day for the sport that has gone from strength to strength here in recent years. Yes, Ireland has been granted Full Test status and has finally taken her place among the top cricket nations of the earth.

    Following their meeting yesterday at the Oval in London, the International Cricket Council (ICC) made the historic decision to upgrade the status of Ireland and Afghanistan from associate to full member. This means Ireland can play Test matches against the world’s best cricketing countries. A mouthwatering prospect.

    Congratulations

    It is the culmination of a combination of hard work by the players in a series of inspiring results over the years, the dedication of coaches on the ground to promote the game, and the leadership of Cricket Ireland, not least by Warren Deutrom, the Chief Executive.

    The news of Ireland’s was welcomed by Mr Deutrom: “It’s fantastic news for all involved with Irish cricket and I’d like to thank ICC and

  7. Celebrations for Guinness World Record

    Monday 15th May    

     

    Players who scored a new Guinness World Record for the longest Gaelic 15-a-side football match in history have been honoured in a special presentation ceremony at the Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast.

    The Marathon Match raised an amazing £73,565 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland and Michaela Foundation.

    The event, in partnership with O’Neill’s International Sportswear Ltd, was held on January 7th/8th in the Tyrone GAA Garvaghey Centre. The record setting match saw players kick ball for an amazing 24 hours, 18 minutes and 51 seconds.

    At the presentation last weekend, the players received their Guinness World Record medals and certificates from Tyrone manager Mickey Harte and Roisin Foster, Chief Executive of Cancer Focus NI.

    Mrs Foster said: “We are delighted to come together to celebrate this magnificent achievement which will help even more cancer patients and their families thanks to the generosity of those who made donations or were involved in this amazing event.”

  8. Saints Announce New Agreement with O'Neills Sportswear

    Press Release: St. Helen's Rugby Football Club.
    http://www.saintsrlfc.com

    SAINTS are pleased to announce a new agreement with O’Neills Sportswear that will see its kit partnership extended for two years.

    O’Neills have been the official kit supplier to the club for the past three seasons and the partnership has brought significant benefits to the Saints and its fans.

    Merchandising Manager Steve Law commented: “I am delighted that the Club have chosen to extend the terms of our partnership with our Kit and Trainingwear supplier O’Neills.

    “O’Neills have been a joy to work alongside over the last two seasons, with their local design team and back office staff so accessible and accommodating just minutes away. Nothing is too much trouble.

    “In addition their British and European manufacturing bases allow them a flexibility to turn products round in weeks rather than Months, something that few other suppliers can match.

    “Once again the Kits and trainingwear they have designed and supplied us for