Tirlán proudly sponsors Kilkenny GAA for 31st season as teams prepare for 2025 championship
As intercounty teams prepare for the 2025 Hurling Senior Championship, Tirlán has launched its sponsorship of Kilkenny GAA for the 31st season.
Pictured are Paddy Deegan, Kilkenny Senior hurler, Derek Lyng, Kilkenny Senior Hurling team Manager, John Murphy, Tirlán Chairperson and Richie Reid, Kilkenny Senior Hurler during a promotional event at Tirlán’s Collaboration Centre in Abbey Quarter Kilkenny as Avonmore owner Tirlán launched their Kilkenny GAA sponsorship for the 2025 season.
The Avonmore name has been synonymous with Kilkenny jerseys since 1994, with the brand’s owner Tirlán Co-operative added in 2024. At 31 years, this makes it one of the longest-running, most iconic and recognised GAA partnerships in the country.
Speaking at an event in Tirlán’s Collaboration Hub at Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny, PJ Kenny, Kilkenny GAA Chairman, said that he was delighted to see the long-standing relationship with Tirlán continue as Derek Lyng and his players pursue silverware at Championship level.
Pictured are Linda Sheehan, Head of Consumer Marketing Tirlán, Paddy Deegan, Kilkenny Senior hurler, Derek Lyng, Kilkenny Senior Hurling team Manager, Richie Reid, Kilkenny Senior Hurler and Jim O’Neill, Chief Operating and Consumer Officer Tirlán.
“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Tirlán, an organisation that makes a huge contribution to the South-East of the country,” he said.
John Murphy, Tirlán Chairperson, said: “We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Kilkenny GAA teams. It’s a great association for Tirlàn as a 100% farmer-owned Co-op and Avonmore as Ireland’s leading dairy brand. The association between the Avonmore brand and Kilkenny GAA is deep and enduring. Deep roots in the community and a commitment to excellence are shared by both organisations.”
Pictured is Richie Reid, Kilkenny Senior Hurler at the launch event in Tirlán’s Collaboration Centre.
John Murphy wished Derek Lyng, the players and management the best for the season ahead. Kilkenny open their 2025 Leinster championship season on 19 April with a home fixture against Galway.