The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has announced a four-year extension of its longstanding partnership with DHL Express Ireland, reaffirming the company’s role as the organisation’s Official Logistics Partner.

The renewed agreement strengthens a relationship that dates back to the mid-1990s and will see DHL continue to provide comprehensive logistical support across all levels of Irish football. This includes servicing the Ireland Men’s and Women’s Senior Teams, as well as all international squads under the FAI’s remit.

DHL Express Ireland will also play a key role in supporting grassroots development through the FAI’s Football in Schools initiative. As part of the Me & My Ball programme, the company will ensure the nationwide delivery of free footballs to every primary school in Ireland.

The FAI said the extension highlights the strength of the partnership and DHL’s continued commitment to supporting football development at both elite and grassroots levels across the country.

Commenting on the announcement, Brian Murray, Commercial & Same Day Director, DHL Express Ireland, said: “We are delighted to renew this longstanding partnership and reconfirm our commitment to providing our unparalleled logistics expertise to the FAI. As Official Logistics Partner to the FAI for nearly 30 years, we have been proud to support Irish international football at all levels.

“More recently with the addition of the Ireland Women’s National Team and the Primary School initiative ‘Me and My Ball’, DHL has reinforced our long-term commitment not just to Irish football but to the communities it serves.

“As a logistics partner we know the value of teamwork, reliability and performance – qualities we are proud to support on and off the pitch”.

FAI Commercial Director Sean Kavanagh said: “It is fantastic to continue our long-standing partnership with DHL who have made a significant contribution to Irish football over the past few decades. DHL play a vital role for our international teams ensuring we have our product and kit no matter where we are playing around the world and we are excited to continue that work together.”