McAllister Volkswagen in the heartland of North County Dublin is in itself an iconic name in the Irish motor industry having serviced the very first motor car to arrive in Ireland will sponsor Shelbourne FC for the 2013/2014 season.

 
Like Shelbourne FC - McAllister Volkswagen is also enjoying a period of resurgence since December 2012 when it became part of the Joe Duffy Motor Group, Ireland's leading Motor Retail group.

Speaking on behalf of McAllister Volkswagen, Gavin Hydes (Group Managing Director) commented: "We are passionate about our involvement in the local community and are delighted to be associated with Irish competitive sporting events. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of Shelbourne FC's return to the highest level of national league soccer.   Exciting times ahead for Shelbourne FC and indeed McAllister Volkswagen, we know with hard work and determination we can look forward to watching the growth and success of both teams in their respective leagues".

Simon Elliott, CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland sees the link-up between McAllister Volkswagen and Shelbourne FC as an important boost to domestic Irish soccer, "We are great supporters of Irish soccer here in Volkswagen and we are delighted that there is yet another strong association between one of our Volkswagen dealers, and a top club like Shelbourne FC."

Shelbourne FC Commercial Director Niall Fitzmaurice mirrored the enthusiasm by saying "We are delighted to have McAllister Volkswagen join us as our main sponsor for the 2013 season. To have a main sponsor of the calibre of McAllister Volkswagen associated with our club is fantastic and gives everyone at the club a great lift as we embark on the season ahead. Our thanks goes to Gavin Hydes and his team atMcAllister Volkswagen and to Simon Elliott and his team at Volkswagen Ireland, for agreeing to come on board with Shels this season.