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Heineken Ireland secures pouring rights across Aiken Promotions and POD Festivals portfolio

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Heineken Ireland has signed a new partnership with Aiken Promotions and POD Festivals, securing pouring rights across 38 concerts and three outdoor festivals this summer. The deal marks a significant expansion of Heineken Ireland's sponsorship portfolio across Ireland.

Donegal Domestic Violence Services finalist for Social Impact Award at Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shortlisted for holistic survivor support last year, the "4Empowerment" initiative by Donegal Domestic Violence Services reached the Social Impact Award final at the Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025. The programme demonstrated how multi-agency collaboration can deliver integrated support for domestic violence survivors, establishing a model for community-based holistic development.

2.12 Million Reasons to Invest: Why the Irish Sports Monitor Is the Sponsorship Industry’s Most Valuable Dataset

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Over 2.12 million Irish people play sport weekly, the highest since 2007. For sponsors, the Irish Sports Monitor is the audience evidence that makes every partnership case.

Airbnb signs NASCAR track lodging sponsorship agreement

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US accommodation platform Airbnb has secured a new motorsport sponsorship agreement with NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports. The partnership reflects growing demand for travel and lodging activation within sports sponsorship ecosystems.

BOYLE Sports extends Crusaders FC sponsorship agreement

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish bookmaker BOYLE Sports has extended its sponsorship agreement with Crusaders FC in Northern Ireland. The renewal reflects continued investment in football sponsorship and long-term brand partnerships across the sports sector.

Arnotts signs East of Ireland Championship sponsorship deal

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish retailer Arnotts has secured a new sponsorship partnership with the East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship. The agreement strengthens brand investment in golf sponsorship while supporting a broader retail expansion strategy.

Clean Cut Meals signs GAA and GPA sponsorship partnership

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Galway-based meal provider Clean Cut Meals has secured a new sponsorship partnership with the GPA and GAA. The agreement highlights growing alignment between nutrition brands and athlete welfare in Ireland’s sponsorship sector.

Louth GAA secures Viatel and Digiweb sponsorship partnership

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Louth GAA has secured a new sponsorship partnership with Irish telecommunications businesses Viatel Technology Group and Digiweb. The deal highlights how digital engagement is becoming increasingly central to sponsorship activation in Irish sport.

Certa Ireland's Cricket Ireland partnership finalist for Best Sports Sponsorship for Women at Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shortlisted for women's cricket visibility and broadcast access last year, Certa Ireland's partnership with the Ireland Women's Cricket Team reached the Best Sports Sponsorship for Women final at the Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025. The campaign demonstrated how strategic brand partnerships can deliver broadcast firsts and attendance growth, establishing a model for visibility-driven investment in women's sport.

Behind Brilliant Things: What BT’s Euro 2028 Sponsorship Tells Irish Brands About the Commercial Opportunity Ahead

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BT is Euro 2028’s official telco partner, powering nine stadiums including Dublin Arena. For Irish sponsors, it signals the tournament’s commercial moment has arrived.

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Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025

November 13th, 2025

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire

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