Circle K announces Kits for Clubs Campaign to support grassroots football nationwide
Circle K Kits for Clubs campaign offers grassroots clubs the opportunity to win Circle K sponsored kit worth €30,000
One lucky club will win a VIP meet and greet at an Irish men’s national team training session
Circle K, title sponsor of the FAI Club Mark programme, has launched Kits for Clubs, a competition for grassroots clubs across the country to win new football kits for their teams.
Between now and May 2025, Circle K Kits for Clubs will see 18 lucky clubs each win four brand new sets of Circle K branded kit in their club colours, worth €30,000. At the end of the competition, one lucky club will win a meet and greet with the players at a men’s national team training session.
This is the latest grassroots football initiative from Circle K, who last year gave €100,000 to clubs across the country as part of their Circle K Grassroots Giveaway. Circle K Kits for Clubs is open to all clubs who are Circle K FAI Club Mark accredited. The Circle K FAI Club Mark programme aims to provide clubs with a road map to good governance, reward clubs for achieving and maintaining high standards, recognise clubs for their commitment and achievements and help grow football in communities across the country.
Kits for Clubs will run in three-week cycles on six regional radio stations across the country (Galway Bay FM, Live 95FM, FM 104, Cork’s 96FM, WLRFM and LMFM) between now and May 2025, with further promotion of the competition taking place at Circle K sites and on social media in each region, giving clubs in all 26 counties the opportunity to enter and win.
On week one of each regional competition, club members will be encouraged to enter by completing a form on the participating station’s website. A random draw will shortlist 10 clubs in week two, and in week three listeners and Circle K store visitors will vote for their shortlisted club, with the top three in each region winning four sets of kit for their teams in their club colours.
In May, one club from all those that enter will be selected to win the grand prize of the VIP training session and meet and greet with the Irish men’s national team.
Circle K Kits for Clubs kicks off on Galway Bay FM. From October 7th, clubs in Galway will have three weeks to enter. The competition will be promoted in Circle K stores across Connacht and in Donegal, as well as on Circle K’s social media channels.
The stations, participating counties, and dates for the Circle K Kits for Clubs competition are as follows:
| Station | Participating Counties | Dates |
| Galway Bay FM | Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Donegal | 7th to 27th October |
| Live 95FM | Limerick, Clare, Tipperary | 4th to 24th November |
| FM104 | Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Laois, Offaly | 6th to 26th January 2025 |
| Cork’s 96FM | Cork, Kerry | 3rd to 23rd February 2025 |
| WLR FM | Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Clare | 3rd to 23rd March 2025 |
| LMFM | Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Cavan, Longford, Westmeath | 31st March to 20th April 2025 |
Club members are encouraged to mark the dates in their diary to make sure they don’t miss the opportunity to win for their clubs, and to follow Circle K’s social media channels for timely reminders to enter. Full terms and conditions for entry will be hosted on the relevant radio station website.
Ciara Foxton, Managing Director of Circle K Ireland said: “Circle K is very proud to play a role in supporting grassroots football through our partnership with the FAI. Following on from the huge success of our Grassroots Giveaway initiative last year, we’re very excited to announce Circle K Kits for Clubs. Not only will it offer clubs the chance to win fabulous new kits, but one lucky club will win the opportunity to watch a training session and meet with the Irish men’s national team.”
Ger McDermott, FAI Grassroots Director added:“ The pride and enjoyment that pulling on your club jersey brings is the most important part of a player’s experience in our game. This great initiative from Circle K will help clubs to bring that to our game. With over 70% of our clubs on the journey to achieving their Club Mark Award, the programme continues to grow thanks to the partnership with Circle K.”
