Former Arsenal and Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn met up with the Special Olympics football team ahead of them flying out to Abu Dhabi to compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games. Gala Retail convenience stores is one of four official Team Ireland sponsors and has supported the Special Olympics programme for the past five years.
Gala Retail and its 200 stores help to fund the travel and participation of the 91-strong delegation of Irish athletes travelling to Abu Dhabi. The company commissioned over 1,500 baseball caps and t-shirts for athletes, volunteers and supporters. Updates from the Games will be posted exclusively on Gala’s social media channels from March 14 to 21.
The campaign will be supported in-store with branded bunting, flags and merchandise. A holiday giveaway promotion will run on the Ian Dempsey Show on Today FM, with a prize of a trip for two to the UAE. Quinn is pictured with Matt English, Special Olympics Ireland, Gary Desmond, Gala Retail and members of the Special Olympics football team.
