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EY agrees three year deal to sponsor Ireland hockey teams

Consultancy business will be a secondary sponsor after Softco, the long-running main sponsor of the national sides

The deal makes EY the lone sponsor to cover all Irish national hockey teams. Picture: EY

EY has agreed a three year deal with Hockey Ireland to become an official sponsor of the national senior and underage teams for both men and women. EY is already the sponsor of the national hockey leagues. The value of the deal was not disclosed.

Frank O’Keeffe, managing partner of EY Ireland, said: “EY Ireland is committed to helping to support and enable hockey players to thrive during and after their careers and intends to ...