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Ergo Announced as Title Sponsor of Clontarf Rugby Club

Ergo, Ireland’s largest IT solutions provider, is proud to announce its sponsorship of Clontarf Rugby Club, ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 season. The partnership reflects Ergo’s commitment to investing in its local community, with their headquarters located in nearby Eastpoint Business Park, Clontarf.

Paul McCann, Chief Executive Officer at Ergo, said, “We are incredibly proud to partner with Clontarf Rugby Club ahead of the upcoming All-Ireland League Rugby season. At Ergo, we believe in empowering local organisations that unite communities and inspire excellence. Clontarf Rugby embodies ambition, teamwork, and community spirit – values that closely align with our own. Through this partnership, we aim to help nurture the next generation of sporting talent while demonstrating our commitment to local initiatives.”

Through this partnership, Ergo will serve as the title sponsor of Clontarf Rugby Club, providing essential support to enhance the club’s facilities, overheads and outreach programmes. The sponsorship will play a vital role in supporting Clontarf Rugby’s continued growth and development, building upon their storied legacy as one of the most successful and longest-running All-Ireland League clubs.

Eoin Daly, Chairman of Clontarf Rugby Club, said, “We are grateful for Ergo’s significant investment in Clontarf Rugby Club. Their support will directly strengthen our facilities, programs, and the opportunities we offer to our players. Through this partnership, Ergo is not only backing our teams on the pitch but investing in the future of our entire club and community. Such commitment is vital for ensuring that Clontarf Rugby Club remains a thriving institution for generations to come.”

Photo credit  – Shane O’Neill – Coalesce.

Campion Insurance sponsors cutting-edge Athlee camera system for Templeogue Swimming Club

Campion Insurance has announced its sponsorship of a revolutionary Athlee Camera System for Templeogue Swimming Club – marking a major technology investment in the club. Templeogue becomes one of the first swimming clubs in Ireland to integrate this world-leading technology into their training, reaffirming its position at the cutting edge of coaching innovation and athlete development.

This sponsorship reflects a shared vision between Campion Insurance and Templeogue Swimming Club – one centred on high performance, continuous improvement, and community leadership.

The Athlee System, already trusted by elite international swimming programmes, offers advanced underwater and above-water video analysis capabilities. This system allows for real-time feedback and frame-by-frame breakdowns of stroke mechanics, turn execution, and race starts – elements that can define elite-level performance. It is a game-changing tool for coaches and swimmers who are striving to gain a competitive edge.

Brian Sweeney, Head Coach at Templeogue Swimming Club, praised the new technology: “The Athlee System brings a new competitive edge to Templeogue. Our coaches now have a powerful tool to deliver precision feedback, and our athletes – whether they are juniors, seniors, or masters swimmers – will benefit immediately from enhanced technical analysis. This is a significant step forward for the club and we thank Campion Insurance for their support.”

The system will be utilised across the club, including by two-time Olympian Ellen Walshe, who is currently preparing for the World Championships in Singapore later this year.

“Having access to the Athlee System is a game-changer,” said Walshe. “Every detail matters at this level, and now we can fine-tune our technique like never before. I’m excited to use it as part of my race preparations.”

Templeogue Swimming Club’s Masters Team, a successful group of adult competitive swimmers, will also benefit from the system. With several athletes representing the club at past European Masters Championships and upcoming World Masters Championships in Singapore, the integration of elite-level analysis technology further strengthens the Masters programme.

Campion Insurance has a strong tradition of supporting community initiatives and performance excellence. Speaking about the Athlee System Damian Smith, Head of Commercial at Campion Insurance said, “Campion Insurance is delighted to partner with Templeogue Swimming Club. Their constant drive for excellence and willingness to embrace innovative technology to stay ahead mirrors our own values. We’re proud to support a club that develops talent from grassroots to the world stage.”

AlphaTheta releases in-depth documentary on the evolution of Ibiza’s club scene

AlphaTheta announces the release of “The Evolution of Ibiza,” a new feature-length documentary exploring the evolution of the island’s club scene.

Research conducted by AlphaTheta found that more than 77%* of club-goers see Ibiza as a must-visit destination for clubbers, and over 63%* agree that nowhere else on Earth compares to the unique dance music culture found on the island. But how did Ibiza transform from a 60s hippy hangout to the world’s no. 1 party zone? And with prices higher than ever – for everything from flights, hotels, club tickets, and drinks, to living costs for the island’s workers – can Ibiza stay true to its roots and offer a sustainable scene that’s open to all? Or is the White Isle on course to become a luxury playground for only the richest party people?

Among different topics in “The Evolution of Ibiza,” producer/directors Dan Tait and Laurence Koe team up to explore the impact of commercialization on this world-famous island. Insight comes from club promoters, locals, government officials, and DJs who’ve seen Ibiza evolve over several decades – including Carl Cox and Norman Cook – as well as artists such as Franky Wah and Chloe Caillet, who won’t remember the earliest clubs but are now driving the scene forward.

2022 and 2023 both saw extended summer seasons in Ibiza, when clubs, venues, and hotels sought to recoup the cost of Covid. And over 80%* of respondents to AlphaTheta’s survey said that if money was no object, they would consider visiting Ibiza for a holiday in the future. The question is: how long can it last? “The Evolution of Ibiza” seeks the answers.

“The Evolution of Ibiza” is free to watch on the AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ Global YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/pioneerdjglobal

 

*Statistics are taken from an independent survey of 1,000 regular club-goers aged over 18, commissioned by AlphaTheta and conducted by Censuswide in June 2024.