Playing to their strengths – Connacht Hospitality renew partnership with Connacht Rugby

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The highly successful partnership between Connacht Rugby and the Connacht Hospitality Group has previously been synonymous with the group’s flagship property The Connacht Hotel but as the group has grown over the last few years the time is now right to expand the partnership.

The Connacht Hospitality Group, is widely regarded as one of Galway’s leading hospitality groups. They operate three hotels in Galway City, The Residence Hotel, The Forster Court Hotel, and flagship property The Connacht Hotel. They also operate a 24-hour Active Fitness Leisure Club as well as three leading licensed premises including An Pucan, 1520 Bar, HYDE Bar & Gin Parlour and most recently the took over the operations of Galway Bay Golf Resort with future plans to build a luxury 4-star hotel & spa on the resort.

Wayne Neilon, Group General Manager said: “Our partnership with Connacht Rugby has always been a natural fit and we are excited to be able to extend this out to our wider Connacht Hospitality Group. The last 18 months have been challenging for both Connacht Rugby and our own teams but our shared values of hard work, resilience and team work have carried us through and we are very hopeful for our partnership into the future.  

Philip Patterson, Head of Commercial & Marketing at Connacht Rugby said: “It was a no-brainer to renew our agreement with Connacht Hospitality Group. They have been a huge supporter of ours down the years and provide wonderful services and facilities to both people living in Galway and visitors to the city. We look forward to continue to grow our relationship in the years ahead. “