Declan Kelly, CEO & Chairman, Teneo, centre, Tipperary hurling manager Liam Sheedy, left, and football manager Liam Kearns at the launch of the new look Tipperary jersey Photo: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

Tipperary GAA announce the launch of a new Commercial Board

 

Tipperary GAA have announced details of its newly established Commercial Board that will support the ongoing fundraising efforts of the County Board.

The board will be chaired by Declan Kelly, Chairman and CEO of Teneo, Tipperary’s Official Sponsor, and will be made up of longstanding supporters of Tipperary GAA.

 

One of the main tasks being undertaken by the Board is a fundraising effort to secure the funds needed to support the ongoing strategic development of the Tipperary senior hurling team under Liam Sheedy’s management.

 

Initially the Commercial Board will consist of the following:

 

<ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Declan Kelly, Chairman and CEO ofTeneo (Chairperson)</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span lang='EN-US' style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brendan Murphy, Vice Chairman ofTeneo Ireland</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Louis Fitzgerald, Owner of theLouis Fitzgerald Group</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>AlanQuinlan, Sports Commentator &amp; Former Professional RugbyPlayer</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Declan O&rsquo;Rourke, GeneralManager of AIG Ireland</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>JohnTierney, Chairman of the Corporate Sub Committee of TipperarySupporters Club</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>MickO&rsquo;Keeffe, CEO of TeneoIreland</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Niall Quinn, Businessman andformer ProfessionalFootballer</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michael Madden, Chairman of TeneoCapital Advisory</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style='margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Simon Scroope, Head of AIBCorporate Banking</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>

 

The first event being organised by the Commercial Board, in association with Tipperary GAA’s official sponsor Teneo, will be a celebration of Tipperary Hurling in the Mansion House, Dublin, on April 10th. The dinner will be a celebration of the 27 All Ireland Hurling Championships won by Tipperary throughout the years, with eight living captains being honoured on the night. There will also be several special guests in attendance on the night including Pat Shortt and Ireland rugby legend and 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain Brian O’Driscoll.

  

At the event there will be a panel discussion with the living All Ireland winning captains and an interview with Tipperary Hurling Manager Liam Sheedy, as well as some interaction with the other special guests and sporting greats in attendance that will be announced before the event.

  

For further information about how to attend the celebration dinner please contact claire.shannon@Teneo.com.