Empowering the Next Generation of Gaelic Athletes
At McQuillan Companies, we are excited to announce a new chapter in our commitment to education and sport through a dynamic 3-year partnership with Ulster University Gaelic Academy. As a leading Construction and Waste Management business based in Lisburn, we recognize the transformative power of sports and education in shaping the future of young individuals.
This 3-year sponsorship exemplifies our dedication to creating a platform for student-athletes to excel both on and off the field. We are proud to align ourselves with the Ulster University Gaelic Academy, a powerhouse celebrating 50 years of excellence, and support its football, hurling, camogie, and handball teams.
Our sponsorship includes providing a kit van for the Academy’s use over the next three years, underlining our commitment to fostering growth, leadership, and community engagement within the realm of Gaelic sports. This vehicle will play a vital role in the Academy’s Talented Athlete Entry Scheme, helping talented young sports performers gain access to quality education at Ulster University while achieving success in their chosen sports.
A Legacy of Excellence in Construction and Beyond
Established over 125 years ago, McQuillan Companies has a diverse portfolio that includes civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, environmental services, and facilities management. While actively engaging with the educational sector through placement, graduate, and recruitment opportunities, we also strive to embed our business within university life.
Our sponsorship with Ulster University is a testament to our belief in the importance of sport in both working life and studies, acknowledging the need for balance and well-being. Ronan McQuillan, Director at McQuillan Companies, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the company’s understanding of the significance of sport within education and life in general.
“As a large family business, we see this partnership as an affirmation of our commitment to communities developing their young people, helping nurture excellence through sport and education, and supporting through sports the next generation of experts in their careers,” stated Ronan McQuillan. “Our company fully understands the need for sport and social activities to balance out learning, and this sponsorship with the university further reflects our shared commitment to fostering growth, leadership, and community engagement.”
Supporting Excellence in Education and Sport
The sponsorship includes McQuillan Companies featuring prominently on the Gaelic Academy’s kit and providing a kit van for the next three academic years. The van will serve as a valuable asset for the Academy, facilitating student recruitment, transportation to games and training, and outreach to schools.
Dr. John Farrell, President of Ulster University Gaelic Academy, welcomed the partnership, emphasizing its importance in providing student- athletes with the tools and opportunities needed to compete at the highest level in Gaelic sports while supporting their academic pursuits.
“We are delighted to have McQuillan Companies on board as sponsors of the university Gaelic Academy,” said Dr. Farrell. “This 3-year partnership is important to Ulster as it provides our student-athletes with the tools and opportunities they need to compete at the highest level in Gaelic here at the University, whilst at the same time supporting their academic attainments through their studies.”
