Pearse Stadium becomes ECC Pearse Stadium

A fan at Pearse Stadium ahead of the Galway SFC final ©INPHO/Tom O'Hanlon

Pearse Stadium has a new name after Galway GAA agreed a seven-year deal with a local timber company for the naming rights.

The Salthill venue has been renamed ECC Pearse Stadium following the agreement with ECC Timber Products. Employing over 175 people at its manufacturing facility in Corr na Mona, ECC is Ireland's largest exporter of sawn and planed timber products. The company is fronted by PJ Fahy, who managed Galway to an All-Ireland senior ladies football title in 2004.

"We are absolutely delighted to announce this landmark seven-year partnership with ECC Timber Products, which will see Pearse Stadium carry the ECC name over the next seven years," Galway GAA chairperson Paul Bellew said.

"ECC is one of Galway’s great business success stories, and I want to particularly acknowledge PJ, Mary and the Fahy family for the enormous contribution they have made, not only to business and employment in the West of Ireland, but to sport, the GAA and, most importantly, to clubs and communities throughout our county.

"We are extremely proud and privileged to be associated with everything PJ and the team at ECC stands for. Their commitment to Galway sport has been extraordinary. Through ECC’s scholarship programme, they have provided invaluable support and opportunities to GAA, LGFA and camogie players across Galway.

"Beyond this, ECC has been a hugely generous supporter of our county teams behind the scenes for many years, as well as countless clubs and community initiatives throughout the county. Much of this support has been provided quietly and without any desire for recognition, which speaks volumes about PJ, Mary, the Fahy family and the values that underpin their business.”