Sponsorship
IRELAND SAYS ‘BON VOYAGE’ TO NATIONAL CRICKET TEAM
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As sponsor of Ireland’s National Cricket Teams, RSA was delighted to host a farewell reception for the Senior Men’s Cricket Squad prior to their departure for the upcoming Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament in South Africa. The event, in RSA House, Dundrum was attended by a number dignitaries including His Excellency, British Ambassador to Ireland, Mr David Reddaway; Her Excellency, Pakistan Ambassador to Ireland, Mrs Naghmana Hashmi and Mr. Tara Chand, Chief of Mission, India Embassy to Ireland. |
| Photo: L to R:- Pat Nally; The British Ambassador to Ireland, Mr David Reddaway and Philip Smith. |
Leading figures from the Irish Sports Council, The Northern Ireland Sports Body, Cricket Ireland, the Media and of course, the men’s senior team squad and officials were also present.
Addressing guests Philip Smith, CEO RSA Ireland, recalled the stunning performance by the Irish team in the previous Cricket World Cup and their superb record of success in each of the major tournaments that Ireland participated in throughout 2008. Philip wished the team and officials every good wish as they set out on another major campaign.
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| Photo: Philip with members of the National Senior Cricket squad |
Warren Deutrom, CEO Cricket Ireland thanked RSA for their tremendous support over the past 6 months and highlighted the forthcoming on-field and off-field activities that will underpin the partnership and ensure delivery of our joint brand and commercial objectives.