Our Partners
At Connacht Rugby, we are very proud to be in official partnerships with the following global, national and local brands.
Genesys
Every year, Genesys® orchestrates billions of remarkable customer experiences for organisations in more than 100 countries. Through the power of our cloud, digital and AI technologies, organisations can realise Experience as a Service℠, our vision for empathetic customer experiences at scale. With Genesys, organisations have the power to deliver proactive, predictive, and hyper personalised experiences to deepen their customer connection across every marketing, sales, and service moment on any channel, while also improving employee productivity and engagement. By transforming back-office technology to a modern revenue velocity engine Genesys enables true intimacy at scale to foster customer trust and loyalty.
Dexcom
Dexcom Inc. is a world-leader in producing and distributing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for the management of diabetes. Founded in 1999, Dexcom employs over 9,000 people globally and are based in San Diego, with manufacturing facilities in Arizona and Malaysia. Their products are used by millions of diabetics around the round and have had a transformative impact on their lives. Dexcom have recently broke ground on a new facility in Athenry will create over 1000 local jobs in a significant economic boost for the West of Ireland.
Official Partners
Ahascragh Distillery is Ireland’s first zero-emissions whiskey and gin distillery. Built within a restored nineteenth century mill, visitors can now tour this state-of-the-art distillery, experiencing whiskey and gin production from grain to glass. The distillery is an authentic destination for Irish spirits enthusiasts and anyone interested in history, tradition and craftsmanship. All tours are fully guided and finish with a tasting of Ahascragh Distillers’ award-winning Clan Colla Irish Whiskey, UAIS Irish Whiskey and Xin Gin.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is one of the largest multi-campus universities on the island, with campuses in Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, and Galway. We offer a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity – all of which can be experienced in the most beautiful part of Ireland.
Bank of Ireland Group plc is a public limited company incorporated in Ireland. Since first opening its doors in 1783, Bank of Ireland has been proudly serving the people of Ireland with a traditional, relationship-driven retail and commercial philosophy. Bank of Ireland, Never Stop Competing.
Making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet.
For nearly 70 years, Clarins has been committed to a genuine and natural beauty. This ambition sustains their drive to go above and beyond, to be bold, and to be creative in order to deliver innovative products and beauty routines that will stand the test of time.
A Galway based family-owned business. Comprised of The Connacht Hotel, HYDE Hotel, Residence Hotel, An Púcán, Bar 1520, the HYDE Bar & Gin Parlour, Jekyll events space and WYLDE artisan coffee shop. They also operate Active Fitness Gym and Leisure Centre and Galway Bay Golf Resort championship golf course.
Corrib Oil has been in business for over 35 years. Corrib Oil company was founded in Claremorris Co. Mayo in 1987 and is 100% Irish owned and operated. Through their network of home heating oil depots, delivery services and petrol stations they now support over 1,000 local jobs in Ireland.
Intersport Elverys is at the heart of sport and sporting communities and is one of the biggest supporters of Irish sport, supporting Connacht Rugby since 2005. With 46 stores and our biggest store online, you will find the sportswear, footwear and equipment you need for your sport, and more!
Founded in Ireland in 2002, Fastway is Ireland’s leading independent delivery network, handling over 24 million parcels annually, as the carrier partner for over 10,000 Domestic and International clients. For over 20 years now, Fastway Courier Franchisees have been building and perfecting services across the Island of Ireland.
FREENOW is proud to be Connacht Rugby’s Official Mobility App Partner. Get there your way by booking a taxi with a few taps of the app. Our ambition is to make urban mobility more efficient and sustainable, and to provide a fast and convenient way for people to move freely.
Galway Bay fm is a trusted and respected source of information for Current Afairs, Sport, Music, Entertainment and Social Media. Established in 1989, Galway Bay fm is the most listened to radio station in Galway city and county. Galway Bay fm is The Sound of Galway!
Galway City Council provide a large number of various services to the public and businesses of the city. These include Planning, Housing, Water services, Traffic, Transport & Parking, Environment, Litter & Waste, Recreation & Leisure, Community, Culture & Business Services.
Globalization Partners help companies build teams anywhere in the world, in days instead of months. Years of expertise in global expansion and the #1 Saas -based Global Employment Platform, they pair the industry most responsive technology with their world class legal, HR, and tax experts to support growing companies every step of the way.
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GPT was founded in 1969 in Galway, and in 2022 became part of the Briggs equipment group of companies. GPT, operating from seven nationwide locations, is the country’s leading provider of plant and vehicle hire and leasing services, priding itself on industry leading customer service and specializing in the provision of tailored solutions to meet our customer’s plant and vehicle requirements, whatever they may be.
Grant Thornton Ireland has over 2,000 people in 8 offices across Ireland and Isle of Man and a presence in over 130 countries around the world, who bring you the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help you and your business succeed – wherever you’re located.
Employing almost 400 people across the island, Heineken Ireland is one of Ireland's leading beer and cider companies built on a proud brewing heritage that started in Cork over 160 years ago. Today, we continue to excite our consumers and customers with innovative new products and premium brand experiences.
Intuity Technologies delivers Managed IT, IT Security Services, Managed Print Data, Microsoft & Business Solutions to help organisations get the most out of their technology and systems. With a team of over 85 experts with offices based in Galway, Roscommon, and Dublin, innovation never stops, and neither do we.
At Kinetica, we recognise that everyone has a ‘why’, the reason they do what they do. Whatever drives you is your business. Our business is to get you safely to your goal by being your ‘how’. We want to nourish your self-belief with sports nutrition that never compromises on quality.
Laya Healthcare are the Official Health and Wellbeing Partners to Connacht Rugby. Tapping into the positive power of sport and the expertise of players and the backroom team, laya strive to empower as many people as possible to stay a beat ahead by embracing innovative new ways to take control of their health and wellbeing. #ABeatAhead
Based in Bologna in Italy, Macron is one of the largest premier sports kit manufacturers in Europe, and supply apparel to numerous professional teams across a range of sports. They already have a strong presence in European rugby, as official kit partner to the Scottish, Welsh and Italian Rugby Unions.
McDonogh
McDonogh Capital Investments is involved in the commercialisation of property investments held by its parent company, Thomas McDonogh & Sons Limited who have been based in Galway since the 1880’s. For years they have refocused their business and is now primarily engaged in property development and investment in Western Europe and Galway.
Murray Timber Group is a family-run business established in 1977. Since its foundation Murray Timber Group has grown to become one of the largest, most progressive and flexible sawmills in Ireland. Operations are spread across two production facilities in Ballygar County Galway, and Ballon in County Carlow.
At RDJ, we combine legal insight and human intelligence to deliver long-lasting business impact. With offices in Cork, Dublin, Galway and London, we represent clients from scaling and established Irish companies to multinationals, financial institutions and global insurance companies with unique cross-sectoral expertise.
Totalhealth Pharmacy is Ireland’s fastest-growing independent pharmacy group. With over 70 independently owned pharmacies nationwide. Our pharmacies are rooted in their communities and are involved in caring for local families, their own families have grown up in the area and they care about the communities in which they live.
Tribe Hospitality, founded by Galway man Kevin Nugent, is the largest indigenous hospitality group in Galway. Tribe consists of Mr. Waffle on Newcastle Road, Ground & Co, Salthill, Knocknacarra and Oranmore, Delight Renmore, Delight NUIG and Saol Cafe NUI. They also have a large catering division and are proud partners with Connacht Rugby.
Western Postform is a family run business with 40 years’ experience designing and manufacturing bespoke fitted furniture and washroom systems. Western Postform have established a strong nationwide reputation in various sectors; Residential, Education, Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare & Leisure.
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