Cliftonville vs Linfield 04/05/24
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Today is a grand occasion for the history books, with it being 90 years since Cliftonville and Linfield have gone head to head in an Irish Cup final, and this year being the first year of the Clearer Water Irish Cup furthermore marks this momentous occasion. immense joy to watch their teams play in our country’s premier cup competition.
When Clearer Water decided to partner with the Irish Football Association we knew we wanted a long-standing partnership, not only to bring stability but also to grow and develop the partnership over time. That’s why we have committed to a 10-year partnership with the Irish FA, which includes sponsorship of the Irish Cup. Over the next 10 years Clearer Water will strive to bring our values of sustainability and equality for all, in particular for those with additional needs, neurodiversity or physical disabilities, to this great game. Like the Irish FA we truly believe football is a game for us all to enjoy. This is why this is a partnership that works. Over the past nine months we have watched the best talent in senior and intermediate football across Northern Ireland come together - and it’s brought fans from all corners of Northern Ireland
Today is a celebration of sport and highlights the passion, talent and tenacity of Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland always has and continues to produce great talent, and upcoming opportunities including Belfast hosting the 2028 UEFA Euros and the Under-19 Men’s European Championships that will take place here this summer will again put Northern Ireland on the sporting map. We wish the best of luck to Cliftonville and Linfield as we look forward to these two great clubs and their supporters creating a grand occasion, with the worthy winners lifting the Clearer Water Irish Cup later today! Ross Lazaroo-Hood Global CEO / Co-Chairman / Owner of Clearer Water Sitki Gelmen Co-Chairman / Owner of Clearer Water
Stephen Bogle (Head of Commercial Operations at the Irish Football Association) joined Clearer Water’s Ross Lazaroo-Hood and Sitki Gelmen to announce the company’s long-term partnership deal with the Irish FA, which includes sponsorship of the Irish Cup.
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