Limerick GAA confirm Gaelic Grounds name change in LIT partnership
Monday 8 April 2019 17:22, UK
Limerick GAA have announced a 10-year partnership with Limerick Institute of Technology, which includes renaming their stadium to the LIT Gaelic Grounds.
The stadium is one of the premier venues in Munster, hosting significant games such as Munster finals and an All-Ireland football semi-final this decade.
The name change will come into effect at the start of the inter-county season. The Treaty hurlers open their championship at home to Cork on May 19, and will also host Clare later in the campaign. It is unclear as to whether or not the county's footballers will play at the venue this summer, as they start away to Tipperary.
Described as "a legacy of Limerick's historic 2018 All-Ireland Senior Hurling title", the partnership includes a dedicated scholarship scheme for Limerick GAA club members to attend LIT, LIT support for Limerick GAA clubs and use of LIT campus facilities by Limerick GAA teams and administration among.
Limerick GAA chairman John Cregan expressed his delight at the announcement: "I am very excited about what we and LIT are doing together. This partnership helps bring Limerick GAA to another level. We are on an exciting trajectory and this partnership reflects that new energy and vibrancy.
"This is a far deeper relationship than a typical commercial one, and brings with it huge benefits that a conventional commercial relationship simply could not deliver. It is a win for all concerned and we look forward to working together for the benefit of all."
