DOWN SIGN UP WITH GAELIC GEAR - 12/05/03

PRESS RELEASE - Down County Board

Photos taken by Louis McNally At the Launch of Down Gaelic Gear Deal

l-r Aiden O Prey (Down Senior Footballer ) Eamon O'Toole (Chairman County Board ), Danny Stewart (Managing Director Gaelic Gear) Simon Wilson (Senior Hurler)

The Down County GAA Committee today announced a three year agreement with sports clothing manufacturer 'Gaelic Gear'. All playing gear worn by Down teams in hurling and football at all levels over the next three years will be manufactured by 'Gaelic Gear'. The Lurgan based company will also be responsible for the production of official replica gear.

Welcoming the announcement Down GAA Chairman Eamon O'Toole said;

"We are today entering into a new and exciting partnership with 'Gaelic Gear.' I have been very impressed with the range of products which the company has offered to the Down County Committee and I look forward to a successful relationship in the years ahead. This is a thrilling new development, in what is the centenary year of the Association in the county and I would exhort all our clubs, schools and supporters to support 'Gaelic Gear' which has a wide range of competitively priced, high quality products. I hope and trust that the quality of our performances on the field of play, will match the quality of the merchandise worn by our teams."

Danny Stewart, Managing Director of 'Gaelic Gear', said he was delighted that the Down County Committee had selected his company to manufacture the playing gear for their county teams.

"It is tremendous to have such a prestigious county on board. Because of the magnificent achievements of their county teams over the years, Down have been referred to as the aristocrats of the GAA in Ulster and we are deeply honoured to be now clothing them. Together we will prove to be a winning combination."

The new gear will be worn for the first time on Sunday next when the Down Senior and Minor hurlers will be in action at Casement Park.

The Down County Committee today also launched an official centenary tie, to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of the first County Committee.

Notes to Editors 1. As well as playing gear, 'Gaelic Gear' will manufacture track suits, wet suits, fleeces, polo shirts and other merchandise as required for the Down County Committee.

2. Replica gear is available from the Down GAA County Office , Castlewellan (028 - 43770880); County Treasurer Hugh John Harper; McCartan Sports, Downpatrick; O'Hare's Dreapers, Warrenpoint; Celtic Corner, Newry and Donaghy Shoes, Banbridge.

3. Down field county teams at the following levels; Senior Football, U-21 Football, Minor Football, Masters Football, Senior Hurling, Junior Hurling, U-21 Hurling, Minor Hurling, U-16 Hurling

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