Miriam O'Callaghan, president of the Camogie Association, officially launched the extension of the Gaelic Telecom Service to all members and supporters of the Camogie Association, wherein Gaelic Telecom will provide fixed line telephone services to Camogie members and supporters, both residential and business, at significantly lower prices than offered by other providers. The initiative has the potential to generate significant revenue for the Association at Club and County level. Gaelic Telecom is a partnership between Access Telecom and the GAA.

Gaelic Telecom customers will benefit from savings of between 20% and 40% based on an average home telephone bill, saving approximately Eu150 per annum on their phone bill. In transferring to Gaelic Telecom members & supporters will receive one bill wherein they receive discounts on both Calls and Line Rental and in addition 15% of their call spend will go back to their nominated Club and/or County.

Camogie members and supporters can choose to donate 10% of calls made to their local Camogie Club and 5% to their local Camogie County Board or to donate the full 15% to either their Club or County. A Camogie Cub which is nominated by 100 members could receive over •9,000 per annum.

Customers will keep their existing telephone number and the transfer to Gaelic Telecom will be completed in a matter of days with no disruption to service. Applications for both the residential and business services may be made by post, by telephone, on the Internet at www.gaelictelecom.ie, or by text message.

Gerry O'Connell of Gaelic Telecom, said:

"The success of Gaelic Telecom has passed all of our expectations to date. In order to ensure that this service is available to all affiliated associations within the GAA we are delighted to formally announce the extension of this service to Cumann Camogaiochta na nGael members and supporters alike. The Service is already gaining a significant share of the market with clubs from all over the 32 counties joining this new initiative and their members and supporters enjoying the benefits of a competitive telecoms service wherein they can receive, one bill for calls and line rental along with discounts of up to 40% whilst at the same time 15% of their call charges goes back to their nominated Club and County."

Uachtaran, Cumann Camogaiochta na nGael, Miriam Uí Chealláchain said:

" This exciting partnership with Gaelic Telecom has significant financial potential for both clubs and county boards. Members will also benefit from significant reductions in their phone bills. We are delighted to be associated with Gaelic Telecom and encourage our members to register with Gaelic Telecom."

For further information and details on how to apply please visit www.gaelictelecom.ie or visit www.camogie.ie to register.