eir, proud sponsors of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship, today celebrated the start of a new championship season at Croke Park.

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail and eir’s Head of Sponsorship John Anslow were joined by four inter-county stars who are all hoping for success in the months ahead.

Cillian O’Connor, an eir ambassador, and fellow players Eoin Cadogan (Cork), Jack McCarron (Monaghan) and Paddy Brophy (Kildare) highlighted the positive impact modern, cutting edge methods have had on their training and preparatory regimes.

Technology is very much at the heart of what eir does and, as the GAA’s Official Telecoms Partner, it is always looking at the best ways of connecting fans to the games.

Supporters are being directed towards www.eir.ie/gaa to be in with a chance to win tickets to all games, including All-Ireland final tickets, and the opportunity to be a flag bearer come the biggest day in Gaelic football in September.

Additionally, this season eir Sport will be pushing out highlights clips of all senior Championship football games across the eir Sport social media channels. Fans across the country will be able to see these clips on their mobile devices during and after the games. eir Sport will also have archive clip rights*.

Commenting at today’s launch, John Anslow said; “Gaelic football today is far more than just what happens during the game.  Just as players use cutting edge technology to train and prepare for all possible scenarios, fans too want to use the best and fastest ways to ensure they are ready and informed come throw-in.  That’s why we are committed to creating an environment that meets their needs.”

GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail added; “We’re delighted to see the commitment eir makes on an ongoing basis to improve the match day experience for fans.  Its business is about connecting people and they help us to connect our fans to our games.  Hurling and football may be ancient but we enjoy them and take them in in the most modern of ways.”

eir’s television ad in support of the sponsorship will be back on air on June 10th.  It features Cillian and Kerry’s Fionn Fitzgerald and shows the way the modern-day footballer prepares to ensure they get the very best out of themselves come the big championship occasions.

eir, Official Telecoms Partner of the GAA, are also offering grma members an exclusive eir broadband and home phone bundle for just €40 a month on a 12 month contract.  Register now or log-in at www.gaa.ie/grma