Clare GAA has announced that EssilorLuxottica are the 2023 sponsors of the U17 Hurling and Football leagues which get underway this weekend.
EssilorLuxottica, located in the Gort Road Industrial Estate has been in operation in Ennis since 1991, produce semi-finished ophthalmic lenses, for the European market. The world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight.
Managing Director, Tony Mangan stated that he was delighted to support Clare minor leagues, saying ‘Sport is such an important contributor in the development and health of any individual. Organic Lens Manufacturing (OLM) as part of the EssilorLuxottica group is delighted in having this opportunity and to be in a position to support the U17 Hurling and Football leagues. Perhaps one day one of these young players will be a driving force at OLM using the skills of perfectionism, teamwork and motivation learned on the pitch.
Head of Operations of Clare GAA Deirdre Murphy thanked EssilorLuxottica for their support, referencing the importance of a comprehensive games programme for this age group. ‘The split season has brought many positives but there are challenges also to ensure that our young club players have a sufficient and meaningful number of games, particularly in this early part of the year where intercounty activities are in full swing. We thank Tony and all in EssilorLuxottica for their support, it makes all the difference to have supportive sponsors of our competitions. I know that all our clubs and players are looking forward to their first taste of competitive action this weekend, best of luck to all’.
A total of 76 games will take place across both codes between Feb 25th and April 2nd, with 7 finals scheduled for the weekend of April 1/2nd.
