THE METROPOLE HOTEL CORK REVEALED AS NEW SPONSOR OF COBH RAMBLERS FC
New deal will run for duration of 2020 season
Cork’s most iconic hotel – the Metropole Hotel Cork – has been announced as the main sponsor of Cobh Ramblers FC.
The hotel’s logo will adorn the club’s iconic claret and blue jersey for the 2020 season. The sponsorship deal was announced at an event in the Metropole Hotel Cork attended by players, members of the management team and lifelong fans of Cobh Ramblers.
Ramblers is one of Ireland’s oldest clubs, having been established in 1922. They were a founding member of the Cork AUL in 1947, and is the only one of the 14 founding clubs still in existence today.
Roger Russell, General Manager of the Metropole Hotel Cork, says, “We are proud to associate our iconic brand with that of Cobh Ramblers. Both share a rich history, and we look forward to cheering the team on St Coleman’s Park, and celebrating the club’s success in the month’s ahead”.
Billy O’Leary, chairman of Cobh Ramblers FC, says, “Cobh Ramblers are delighted to officially partner with The Metropole Hotel Cork for the 2020 season. To be sponsored by such an iconic and historic hotel in Cork is important to us on so many levels as we approach our centenary year in 2022 and as we celebrate our history whilst embracing our new future. Tellingly both the Hotel and ourselves as a club our undergoing positive changes and we believe this collaboration will deliver great benefits for both of us.”
The official FAI League of Ireland First Division season starts with a home fixture against Drogheda United on Saturday next, February 22nd.
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For more information, please contact:
Niamh Hennessy of Healy Communications on behalf of the Metropole Hotel
0863110156 or 📨 niamh@healycommunications.ie
ABOUT THE METROPOLE HOTEL
The iconic Metropole Hotel Cork in the heart of the vibrant Victorian Quarter is the perfect location for exploring Cork city. Guests can enjoy sweeping views of the city from the luxurious back rooms, the restaurant and main conference suite while the rooms to the front of the hotel overlook Cork city’s bustling Victorian Quarter. Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the award winning Leisure Centre with facilities such as a 20m swimming pool, three pool areas, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and a fully equipped gym. Recently all of the hotel’s 108 bedrooms were part of an extensive €2.5 million refurbishment. The newly refurbished MET Bar & Restaurant is situated at the front of the hotel along with the stunning MET Tea Rooms. The hotel also offers a delicious Classic Afternoon Tea package at €25.00 per person. Visit: www.themetropolehotel.ie
