Galgorm Resort and Spa sponsorship boost for rugby club

Ballymena RFC Business & Development Manager Derek Montgomery and 1st XV player Matthew Rae pictured with Galgorm Resort & Spa Operations Manager Paul Smyth at the launch of the sponsorship deal between Galgorm Resort & Spa and Ballymena RFC.

The exciting deal will see Galgorm Resort & Spa become the principal sponsor for the 1st& 2nd XV teams from the start of the 2013/2014 season.

Paul Smyth, Operations Manager of Galgorm said: “When we heard about this exciting opportunity to support our local club we were delighted to come on board as principal sponsor.

“Ballymena RFC strives for excellence making it a perfect match for Galgorm Resort & Spa. The management team at Galgorm is really excited about this partnership as it further cements our commitment to the local community and Ballymena as a whole.

“Everyone at Galgorm is looking forward to working with Ballymena RFC and its fans over the coming years in what promises to be an exciting time for the club and our brand. We would like to wish the players the best of luck for the 2013 season and beyond.”

Derek Montgomery, Marketing Director of Ballymena RFC welcomed Galgorm’s commitment to the Club: “On behalf of everyone at Ballymena RFC, I am delighted to welcome Galgorm Resort & Spa as the club’s newest and principal sponsor.

“This hugely valued partnership is magnificent news and a great vote of confidence in our future focus, our continued hard work and in our sheer determination to succeed.

“Galgorm has a great community ethos, a genuine passion for local rugby as well as a strong and dedicated team – qualities which we similarly hold at Ballymena RFC.

“With our combined strength, we are really excited about what we can achieve together and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with the luxury hotel resort,” added Derek.