Munster Technological University, 8th May 2024: Clearstream, one of Deutsche Börse Group’s branches in Cork, has been announced as a sponsor for MTU’s Cork Campus Student GAA Club as part of a strategic partnership that also sees two new scholarships for the University’s student-athletes announced.
Clearstream is the leading global post-trading services provider and part of Deutsche Börse Group. In Cork, Clearstream is the organisation’s largest operational centre for investment funds and provides hedge and mutual fund custodian services for over 50 major financial institutions with positions in over 25,000 hedge funds. The company employs over five hundred people in Cork. MTU Cork Campus GAA Club has 630 active members and is comprised of two ladies’ football teams, one camogie team, five hurling teams, five football teams, and a handball team with membership reaching 105 clubs and communities across twelve different counties.
This year the partnership will support MTU’s student-athletes by providing financial assistance to two deserving student-athletes to enable them to pursue their academic and athletic aspirations; as well as supporting MTU Cork Campus GAA Club by enhancing its existing programmes and a strong commitment to the education and social inclusion principles promoted by the University and to making all aspects of the Gaelic Athletic Association accessible to all.
Kevin O’Callaghan, MTU GAA Development Officer, stated that “MTU Student GAA Club is delighted to have Clearstream as our sponsor for the year ahead. We share similar organisational values and look forward to developing a relationship that will benefit us both this year and in future years. Our teams will wear the Clearstream logo on our home and away jerseys with pride.”
David Brosnan, Clearstream Cork Branch Manager, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership saying, “At Clearstream and the entire Deutsche Börse Group, we see our global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a responsibility driven by local initiatives. The partnership with MTU allows us to make a direct contribution to our community in Cork, and we all look forward to cheering on the MTU GAA teams. We will continue with our commitment to nurturing our strong relationship with MTU in creating valuable internship experiences which allows students to get hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to our culture, social responsibility, and charitable endeavours. In turn, we have seen enthusiastic and motivated students return as graduates to continue their personal and professional development.”
Dr. Áine Ní Shé, MTU Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs is also very positive about this agreement: “We thrive as a progressive university thanks to private support from companies like Clearstream partnering with MTU. They contribute positively to our community and, as we look forward to the positive impact of this strategic partnership, we hope that this collaboration encourages other organisations to join us in supporting our community and succeeding together.”
Commenting on the announcement, Elise Wynen Hennebry, Fundraising Executive with MTU, said: “We are delighted for the support extended by Clearstream to our Cork Student GAA Club. Both MTU and Clearstream are committed to fostering a long-term relationship focused on promoting excellence in sports, inclusivity, and community engagement.
