Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Statkraft announce partnership that shines a light on a renewable future in Cork 

Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Statkraft announce partnership that shines a light on a renewable future in Cork 

 

 Cork GAA and Statkraft have announced a partnership which will put a clear focus on the importance of a renewable future in the region.

 

The two Cork organisations have come together to showcase Cork as a leading and innovative renewables hub and to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to a greener future.

 

Speaking at the launch, Kevin O’Donovan, MD of Statkraft Ireland and UK said, “We are thrilled to partner with Páirc Uí Chaoimh, which is a renowned and valued institution and the centre of Cork’s sporting culture. This partnership is all about future potential. The potential of a future powered by renewables. The potential of Cork as a leading renewables hub and the potential of this sector to provide an exciting, rewarding career for the people of the region.” 

 

“Statkraft is leading the way in Ireland in developing and building renewable energy projects, and we are excited to grow even further. Based in Cork, we are committed to the area, with over 130 talented and passionate staff members working in our offices. We are looking forward to working with Cork GAA at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh over the next three years to establish and develop a relationship that puts a renewable and greener future at it’s core.” 

 

Commenting at the launch Kevin O’Donovan, CEO Cork GAA noted “We are delighted to partners with Statkraft as we focus on a greener future.  Cork GAA is focused on a greener future here in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and throughout the wider Cork GAA community.  Statkraft are joining us in supporting our drive towards a more environmentally friendly stadium and we look forward to the next three years.”   

 

Statkraft entered the Irish market in 2018 and since then has tripled both its workforce and development portfolio. It develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects across the technologies of onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, battery storage and grid services.

 

The three-year partnership between the two organisations will focus on: the promotion of Cork as a national hub for renewable energy generation; encouraging and supporting careers within the local renewable energy industry; sustainability measures across the stadium; green match days, as well as other activities.

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Kevin O’Donovan, CEO Cork GAA with Kevin O’Donovan MD of Statkraft Ireland and UK with children from Ballintemple National School at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Statkraft and Cork GAA announce a new partnership that shines a light on a renewable future here in Cork
Christina Fox, VP Business Support Statkraft Ireland, Kevin O’Donovan, CEO Cork GAA, Sinéad O’Keeffe, Commercial Director Cork GAA and Kevin O’Donovan MD of Statkraft Ireland in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Statkraft and Cork GAA announce a new partnership that shines a light on a renewable future here in Cork

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Allianz Sciath na Scol Boys & Girls Football Finals 2023

Allianz Sciath na Scol

Boys and Girls Football Finals 

2023

Dates:  Tuesday November 7th to Thursday November 16th (8 days in total)

Venue:  All games will be played in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The Allianz Boys and Girls Gaelic Football Sciath na Scol Finals 2023 will be taking place in November, with all games will be played in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. We will have no less than 31 finals, spread over 8 days of games. We will have over 1,500 Primary Pupils taking part and tens of thousands of supporters as these teams will bring hundreds of buses full of supporters from the various schools to the magnificent SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh venue, along of course with countless parents and family members to join in on these, ever so special days!

The first week of finals will take place from Tuesday November 7th  – Friday 10th November  and the second from Monday 13th  – Thursday 16th  November 2023.

As always, Coiste Sciath na Scol deeply appreciates the publicity that our games receive. Sciath na Scol will also continue to stream the games via our YouTube Channel. We also want to thank Cork GAA and their officers for facilitating our games in the wonderful venue.

View a list of all games to be played below:

Cork GAA are pleased to announce the appointment of Niall Twomey as our new Head of Games Development

Cork GAA are pleased to announce the appointment of Niall Twomey as our new Head of Games Development.

A former County Senior Football winner with Bantry Blues on two occasions, Niall has volunteered across several areas in Cork GAA over the past decade, as Cork Minor Football selector, U21 Football trainer, Senior Football Development Squad manager, Club Coaching Officer and Underage Chairperson with his adopted Ballinascarthy and as a facilitator for our urban club review pilot recently.

He previously served in the Irish Defence Forces, which included overseas missions in DR Congo, Lebanon, Kosovo and East Timor. Since 2012 he has worked as the Civil Defence Officer for Cork West, responsible for the management, training and deployment of personnel to respond effectively to emergency situations at local and regional level.

Niall will commence the role on July 24th.

Welcoming the appointment, Cork GAA Chairperson Marc Sheehan said, “We are delighted to have someone of Niall’s calibre to lead our Games Development department at a time of such growth. We have no doubt that he has the leadership and organisational skills to manage what will be a key pillar in the development of our games and we look forward to supporting his role.”

Cork GAA Secretary & CEO, Kevin O’Donovan said, “The appointment of additional coaching officers on the ground has been a long-held ambition and we are excited to see our plans finally come to fruition with thanks to Central Council, Munster Council and our own County Committee for the increased funding allocation. Niall’s appointment, followed by the increased staffing levels, will be organised in parallel with a full review of all areas of Games Development within the county across Clubs, Schools and County Development Squads.”

Cork GAA S&C course for Post-Primary School teachers