IN a statement released on Friday night Kildare LGFA expressed  its thanks to Sean Hall of Mangaurd Plus “who has partnered with our Senior Ladies team to provide them with the use of a Kit Van for the transportation of their gear and equipment to matches for the upcoming season.”

Pictured at the announcement of the partnership of Kildare LGFA and Manguard Plus are John O’Brien, Operations Director, Manguard Plus. Tom Devereux Kildare LGFA Coach,
Grace Clifford, Captain and Sean Finnegan Kildare LGFA Senior Manager Photo: Karl Gormley

“Kildare Ladies football, both Club & County,” the statement goes on to say,  “has gone from strength to strength over the past number of years and continues to do so. We have been extremely fortunate to have strong partnership sponsors who have been committed to helping Kildare LGFA push forward. Ladies Football is currently the fastest growing sport in Ireland and Kildare LGFA are at the forefront of this growth with their work and support for all initiatives and development of its players in the County.”

Sean Hall, Managing Director of Manguard Plus said, “Kildare Ladies Football Association is a credit to the LGFA. I’m a long-time advocate for Gaelic Games and sport in general, and truly appreciate the strength, place and sense of camaraderie and community that it affords every young sportsperson. In my capacity as MD of Manguard Plus I am genuinely happy to be in the position of offering this sponsorship to Kildare LGFA and I hope they reap the rewards.”

Grace Clifford, Kildare Senior Team captain added, “We are delighted to have Manguard Plus on board providing the team with a Kit Van for the year ahead. It’s absolutely fantastic. It is a testament to how much the game has come on and how things have really progressed in the right direction for ladies football in the county. To have a Kildare company supporting us means a lot. We are really looking forward to a successful year with them behind us.”