Cobh, Cork – 26 July 2024 Cobh Ramblers FC is delighted to announce NeoDyne as the main partner of its League of Ireland Women’s Academy U17 and U19 teams. This partnership will see NeoDyne’s logo proudly sported on the front of the women’s home and away jerseys. The sponsorship will be in place until at least the end of the 2025 LOI Academy season, reflecting NeoDyne’s strong commitment to supporting and promoting women in sport.
Founded and headquartered in Cork, NeoDyne is a leading electrical engineering and industrial automation company providing innovative solutions and services to the life science, consumer packaged goods and energy sectors. Since its launch in 1998, NeoDyne has grown steadily, now employing over 200 engineers across Ireland and the UK, with ambitious plans for further global expansion.
With over 300 customers worldwide, NeoDyne believes in a regional approach, setting up offices close to its customers and employing local talent. Supporting local teams and giving back to the community is a core part of the company’s culture. In addition to supporting Cobh Ramblers FC and GAA clubs, the company is also proud to invest in local universities. As a top graduate recruiter, the company actively participates in university work placement programmes with a key focus on increasing the representation of women in engineering.
Speaking at the launch of the partnership, Paul Deasy, Commercial Manager, Cobh Ramblers FC, said:
We are delighted to welcome NeoDyne on board as the main sponsor of our women’s U17 and U19 teams until at least the end of the 2025 academy season. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Martin Farrell, MD NeoDyne, and Katherine Farrell for their personal commitment in making this sponsorship a reality. Local people and businesses like NeoDyne play a pivotal role in advancing women’s sport and driving its growth.
Also speaking at the launch, Martin Farrell, Managing Director, NeoDyne, said:
NeoDyne is delighted to sponsor the teams, especially with two proud Cobh natives on our senior management team. We are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. This sponsorship also aligns perfectly with our ongoing efforts to promote women in STEM. We want women to excel not only on the pitch but also in high end engineering careers. We will be cheering on the Rams from the sidelines and wish them every success in the League of Ireland.
The club would also like to thank the women’s teams previous sponsors Belvelly Castle who have been great supporters to the women’s teams in the club over the last number of years.
Anne and Garry Wilson from Belvelly Castle had the following to say,
We were extremely proud to have been able to play a small part in the beginning of women’s football in Cobh Ramblers. The partnership with the club has benefited us greatly and memories made forever. It’s was & will continue to be a pleasure to deal with the club and a special thanks to Billy, Tony, Mark & Jim.
We want to thank Martin and all at NeoDyne for becoming the new main sponsor of Women’s football and we are certain that the partnership will blossom as it did for us. “
