Pinergy unveiled as official energy partner of Connacht GAA
Pictured at the announcement of Pinergy becoming the energy partner of Connacht GAA at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome were Pinergy Chief Commercial Officer, Daire Keating; Leitrim senior footballer, Ryan O’Rourke; Ciara Walsh, Sligo camogie; Pat Carty, Ireland Wheelchair Hurling; Kathryn Sullivan, Mayo LGFA; James Dillon, Roscommon senior hurler; Connor Gleeson, Galway senior football goalkeeper, and Connacht GAA President Vincent Neary. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
Pinergy — Ireland’s energy transition company — has announced a three-year partnership agreement with Connacht GAA, becoming the official energy partner of the association.
This landmark partnership underscores Pinergy's commitment to supporting Irish sport and promoting sustainability within the GAA community nationwide.
Joining Pinergy and Connacht GAA at the announcement were representatives from across the province including Roscommon senior hurler, James Dillon; Galway senior football goalkeeper, Connor Gleeson; Kathyrn Sullivan of Mayo LGFA; Ciara Walsh of Sligo Camogie, Leitrim senior football Ryan O’Rourke, and Pat Carty of Ireland Wheelchair Hurling, representing the four codes across football, ladies’ football, hurling and camogie.
Through this partnership, Pinergy will work closely with Connacht GAA, its clubs, and the Centre of Excellence to implement innovative energy solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption, lowering costs, and shrinking their carbon footprint.
Pinergy estimates that it can help the Connacht GAA community save up to €2 million on energy costs over the next three years.
As part of the agreement, Pinergy will install solar panels at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, building upon the Centre's existing relationship with Pinergy as their supplier of green electricity and their energy measurement system, Acutrace.
This installation is based on a five-year term and will significantly reduce the Centre's reliance on traditional energy sources and serve as a shining example of sustainability for GAA clubs across the province.
Speaking on the announcement, Pinergy Chief Commercial Officer Daire Keating commented “We’re incredibly excited to team up with Connacht GAA, an organisation that truly embodies community spirit and sporting excellence. This partnership goes beyond simply supplying energy; it’s about empowering clubs with the tools and knowledge to make smart, sustainable choices that benefit both their bottom line and the environment,” commented Pinergy Chief Commercial Officer, Daire Keating.
CEO Connacht GAA, John Prenty stated that the partnership with Pinergy represented a game-changer for clubs across the province.
“The potential savings from Pinergy offering supply of this 100 per cent renewable electricity coming from Cork and the potential for solar for our clubs in the province are significant, allowing us to reinvest those funds back into what matters most — our games, our players and our communities. We’re also proud to be taking a leadership role in sustainability within the GAA, and we hope to inspire other counties to follow suit,” said Mr Prenty.
Pinergy is encouraging all Connacht GAA clubs and county boards to #OwnTheMoment and sign up for a free energy consultation to explore how they can benefit from this partnership.
The county boards in Connacht will be hosting sustainability information evenings with key expert partners such as Pinergy, Futurefit, SEAI, Mywaste and the Local Authority experts from Climate Action Officers, Heritage and Biodiversity officers to name a few. These evenings will be commencing in mid-October and roll out in the counties across the winter and spring.
