Tom Doyle Motors, Main Opel Dealer, recently collaborated with Creggs RFC Galway, donating a generous supply of rugby training balls to the club, courtesy of Opel Ireland and its Drive the Passion programme. Opel, a proud sponsor of Irish Rugby and official car partner to the IRFU, is proud to support local clubs in Ireland with the provision of essential equipment that will make an immediate and meaningful impact on the vibrant rugby scene across Ireland.
Pictured from left to right are: Michael Gannon, Connacht Branch Referee and Aftersales Manager at Main
Opel Dealer, Tom Doyle Motors; Dave Purcell, Coach and President, at Creggs RFC
Coaches of the visited club have expressed gratitude for Opel Ireland’s generous gesture. “On behalf of Creggs RFC Galway, I want to extend our gratitude to Tom Doyle Motors and Opel for their generous donation of rugby balls. This support is invaluable to our team and the rugby balls will undoubtedly enhance our training sessions” says Dave Purcell, Coach and President, at Creggs RFC.
Pictured: Opel drives the passion. Creggs RFC U18s Women’s team take delivery of Opel
branded rugby balls.
Speaking at the presentation, Michael Gannon, Connacht branch referee and Aftersales Manager at Tom Doyle Motors Opel said: “As a proud representative of Tom Doyle Motors Opel and an active member of the community, I am thrilled to have played a role in the rugby ball handover with Creggs RFC. This collaborative effort underscores our dealership's commitment to supporting local sports and actively engaging with the community. We look forward to strengthening our ties with Creggs RFC and we remain open to exploring similar partnerships with other local rugby clubs in the near future."
Opel is delighted to strengthen its mission to donate Gilbert rugby balls to rugby clubs nationwide under its Drive the Passion programme. Supporting Creggs RFC and having successfully visited several prominent clubs around Ireland already, Opel is now gearing up to extend its reach to even more clubs in 2024. Opel's goal is clear: to strengthen the bond with Irish rugby and actively empower the future stars of Irish rugby by supporting local rugby clubs.
Opel is inviting clubs from around the country to express their interest in receiving rugby balls
by simply emailing marketing@opel.ie.