Galway GAA has announced a landmark seven-year partnership with ECC Timber Products, which will see Pearse Stadium in Salthill officially renamed ECC Pearse Stadium.
The agreement, which will run until 2033 represents a significant long-term partnership between Galway GAA and one of the West of Ireland's leading businesses.
ECC Timber Products, headquartered in Corr na Móna, County Galway, is one of Ireland's leading timber processing companies, with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and investment in the region.
Under the agreement, ECC Timber Products will become the exclusive naming rights partner of Pearse Stadium, one of the most recognisable venues in Irish sport and a central part of Galway's sporting heritage.
The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship between ECC Timber Products and Galway GAA, with the company and the Fahy family having provided significant support to Galway GAA, it’s clubs and communities over many years.
It also represents an important investment in the future of Galway GAA, providing long- term commercial support for the continued development of Gaelic games throughout the county.
Galway GAA Chairperson, Paul Bellew, said they are absolutely delighted to announce this landmark seven-year partnership with ECC Timber Products, which will see Pearse Stadium carry the ECC name over the next seven years.
"ECC is one of Galway's great business success stories, and I want to particularly acknowledge PJ, Mary and the Fahy family for the enormous contribution they have made, not only to business and employment in the West of Ireland, but to sport, the GAA and, most importantly, to clubs and communities throughout our county.
"We are extremely proud and privileged to be associated with everything PJ and the team at ECC stands for. Their commitment to Galway sport has been extraordinary. Through ECC's scholarship programme, they have provided invaluable support and opportunities to GAA, LGFA and Camogie players across Galway. Beyond this, ECC has been a hugely generous supporter of our county teams behind the scenes for many years, as well as countless clubs and community initiatives throughout the county. Much of this support has been provided quietly and without any desire for recognition, which speaks volumes about PJ, Mary, the Fahy family and the values that underpin their business.
"I want to sincerely thank PJ, Mary and the Fahy family for their confidence in Galway GAA and for their continued generosity and support. We look forward to building on this relationship over the next seven years and to welcoming players and supporters to ECC Pearse Stadium from 2027 onwards," he said.
ECC Managing Director, PJ Fahy spoke of his delight.
“On behalf of myself, Mary and our family, we are delighted to team up with Galway GAA in renaming the iconic Pearse Stadium to ECC Pearse Stadium. The GAA is of huge importance to young and old, being our national sport and holds a special place in communities throughout Galway and beyond.
I would like to thank all our unbelievable staff and contractors, our local community in Corr na Mona and Clonbur and our loyal customers that have made ECC Timber Products one of the leading timber processors in Ireland.
We look forward to a lasting relationship with Galway GAA and thank Paul Bellew and the County Board for their courtesy in discussions over the past few months. We wish Galway GAA continued success, both on and off the field, and look forward to welcoming supporters to ECC Pearse Stadium. Gaillimh Abú," he concluded.
The naming rights partnership will see the venue officially known as ECC Pearse Stadium, retaining the historic Pearse Stadium name while establishing a new long- term partnership with ECC Timber Products. The official launch of ECC Pearse Stadium to be announced in due course.
