The TF Royal Castlebar and Mayo LGFA have announced a new three-year sponsorship deal. Pictured are members of the Mayo LGFA teams and county board representatives with Carmel Kelly, director of operations at the TF Royal, Des Phillips, chairman, Mayo LGFA, Michael Yates, general manager, TF Royal, and David Roche, food and beverage manager, TF Royal. Photo: Ger Duffy

TF Royal Castlebar announces three-year sponsorship deal with Mayo LGFA

The TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, Castlebar, has announced a major sponsorship deal with Mayo Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA), further strengthening its long-standing support of ladies' football in the county.

The three-year deal will see the TF Royal become an official sponsor of Mayo LGFA, providing crucial backing to the development of the sport and helping to fund future initiatives.

The official sponsorship launch took place recently, with Mayo LGFA players, the Mayo LGFA executive and representatives from the TF Royal present to celebrate this significant partnership. Michael Yates, general manager of the TF Royal Castlebar, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating: “We are absolutely delighted to continue our commitment to Mayo LGFA with this exciting new sponsorship. Ladies' football has a vibrant and growing presence in Mayo, and we are thrilled to support the incredible talent and dedication of the players and teams.

“This partnership is a reflection of our shared values of community, excellence and perseverance. We look forward to hosting future fundraisers and events with Mayo LGFA, further cementing our support for women’s sport in the county.”

Des Phillips, chairperson of Mayo LGFA, welcomed the sponsorship also, commenting: “We are incredibly grateful to the TF Royal Castlebar for their unwavering support of Mayo LGFA over the years, and we’re thrilled to sign this new three-year sponsorship deal. This partnership will provide essential resources for the development of our players, as well as boost our efforts to grow ladies' football across Mayo.

“We look forward to collaborating on future events with the TF Royal and celebrating many successes together.”

The TF Royal Castlebar has been a steadfast supporter of Mayo LGFA, backing its community and sporting initiatives for several years. The new sponsorship deal is expected to strengthen the association's ability to nurture talent at all levels of the sport and drive forward the continued growth of ladies' Gaelic football in Mayo.

The partnership will also see the TF Royal hosting various fundraising events with Mayo LGFA over the next three years, further deepening their connection with the community and supporting the sport's sustainability and growth.