KERRY Airport Ireland has been announced as the proud sponsor of the first ever Kerry FC Jersey ahead of the club’s debut in the SSE Airtricity First Division.
The home kit, which is green with a white and gold trim and supplied by New Balance, was unveiled today on the Kerry Airport runway and is ready for take-off in the first home game next month.
The two change kits which will also feature the Kerry Airport Ireland brand will be available to view and purchase from February.
The CEO of Kerry Airport Ireland, John Mulhern, said, “The establishment of the new Kerry Football Club is a major milestone in the sporting history of the county. At Kerry Airport, we recognise the crucial role that sport plays in bringing communities together either through playing, coaching or attending matches. Kerry FC will elevate the profile of soccer in the county to a new level while giving talented players an opportunity to shine. We are proud to play our part and we are looking forward to working closely with Kerry FC in their efforts to reach the top ‘flight’ of the League of Ireland.”
Kerry FC CEO, Brian Ainscough, said, “We welcome Kerry Airport Ireland as our front-of-jersey sponsor for the SSE Airtricity First Division team on a three-year deal. Kerry Airport Ireland is a wonderful resource for everyone in the county and to be associated with a company like Kerry Airport is an honour for a new club such as ours. It’s fitting that a company that acts as a major gateway to the Kingdom is associated with our club which has strong foundations in Kerry.”
In unveiling the home jersey, Kerry FC have confirmed that New Balance is the official kit provider to the club for the coming season. The General Manager of Kerry FC, Sean O’Keeffe, said, “All in Kerry Football Club are delighted we have signed a partnership with New Balance to supply all our playing and training kit for the upcoming season. We are very pleased with the quality of the kit and look forward to working with this market-leading brand into the future. Supporters can now purchase the home jersey, in all sizes from children to adults, from https://www.kerryfc-shop.com/.”
Kerry FC will play 36 games in the SSE Airtricity First Division with the opening fixture being at home against Cobh Ramblers at Mounthawk Park, Tralee, kicking-off at 7.45pm on Friday 17th February.
Season tickets remain on sale from https://kerryfc.com/season-tickets/ while individual match tickets will be going on sale in the coming weeks. Kerry Airport recently announced its 2023 summer schedule with regular flights to Alicante, Faro, Dublin, London (Luton & Stansted), Manchester and Frankfurt Hahn. For bookings, visit https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en.
