Mayo joy as Elverys to remain as sponsor

Mayo GAA have welcomed news that they will not be sponsored by a company owned by Newcastle United’s owner Mike Ashley.

Elverys will stay Irish following a successful management buy-out headed up by the company’s managing director who held off stiff competition from Ashley’s Sports Direct.

“This is tremendous news for all staff involved and will help to ensure that the 650 jobs at the 55 Elverys outlets across the country would be secure,” said Mayo PRO Aiden McLoughlin.