PACKIE BONNER ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF LIMERICK FC’s Evening with Giovanni Trapattoni

Limerick FC’s ‘An Evening with Giovanni Trapattoni’ event was officially launched today (Monday, September 15th) by Irish Goalkeeping legend and FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner at the Castletroy Park Hotel. He was joined by Limerick County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr John Gallahue, Mayor of Limerick, Cllr John Gilligan and Limerick FC Owner Jack McCarthy at a press conference to announce the details of the gala fundraising evening which will take place in the Castletroy Park Hotel on Thursday October 16th. Also in attendance at the launch was Limerick FC manager Mike Kerley and the entire Limerick FC Senior, A and Under 20 squads.

The gala evening which will be hosted by local comedian and avid Limerick FC fan, Karl Spain will include a raffle and auction for an array of luxurious prizes including a corporate box for 12 in Croke Park at an upcoming Ireland international, a trip for two to New York, a Marriott Hotel Weekend Break, 4 VIP tickets to Celtic, Chelsea or Man Utd, signed boxing gloves from Limerick’s own Andy Lee, the opportunity for 6 children to be flag bearers at an Ireland home international, a fourball at Doonbeg and 4 tickets for the NFL Superbowl. Tables of Ten are available for €2,000 and can be secured by contacting Andrew Mawhinney, CEO, Limerick FC on 087 9074681 or by emailing andrewm@limerick37fc.ie.

Speaking regarding the importance of the event for the club, Jack McCarthy, Owner, Limerick FC said, "The fundraising evening is a key part of our strategy to develop a sound and sustainable financial and operating structure for the club. The future viability of the club is based on the support of the local business community and to this extent we can only but thank our existing sponsors such as Limerick’s Live 95FM, Limerick Marriott, Continental Airlines, Tony Connolly Menswear who have rowed in behind our cause. I would like to also thank the FAI for their ongoing assistance and particularly for allowing us to bring a managerial legend such as Giovanni Trapattoni to the people of Limerick. This gala evening with the current Ireland Manager offers us a double opportunity to not only raise the much needed funds to bring the club to the next level but to showcase the potential of Limerick FC to a captive business audience. We are extremely hopeful that as many local businesses as possible will get behind the event and look forward to welcoming Giovanni Trapattoni to Limerick on October 16th."

FAI Technical Director, Packie Bonner, speaking on behalf of Giovanni Trapattoni, said, "The FAI and Giovanni Trapattoni are looking forward to coming to sports mad Limerick on October 16th and are delighted to help the future development of senior soccer in Limerick through this event. The Irish International team has a long history and association with Limerick both through Eoin Hand as manager and also through numerous training camps which were held in the University of Limerick over the years. A strong senior soccer setup in Limerick is a priority for the FAI and I’d like to compliment Jack McCarthy and his team for what they are trying to achieve with the club."

Tables of Ten are available for €2,000 and can be secured by contacting
Andrew Mawhinney, CEO, Limerick FC on 087 9074681 or by emailing andrew.mawhinney@limerickfc.ie.