Rugby star McFadden opens Dublin RWC store

By Charlotte Turner |

ARI has opened Ireland’s only Official Rugby World Cup store in The Loop at T1, Dublin Airport. Rugby star (Ireland and Leinster back)
Fergus McFadden, touched down at The Loop yesterday to celebrate the arrival of the first collection of official Irish Rugby World Cup 2015 jerseys at the store.

 

Passengers flying out from Dublin Airport on Friday July 24th will be the first in Ireland to get their hands on the new-look jersey when the store opens.

 

Covering an area of 54sq m, Ireland’s only Official Rugby Cup Store showcases an impressive range of Irish Rugby branded clothing, gifts and souvenirs including the Web Ellis range, 20 Nations range and Gilbert Rugby Balls.

Rugby star (Ireland and Leinster back) Fergus McFadden, touched down at The Loop yesterday to celebrate the arrival of the first collection of official Irish Rugby World Cup 2015 jerseys at the store.

 

The store, operated by Aer Rianta International (ARI), is also offering an exclusive deal to celebrate the launch, with 20% off the Official Irish Rugby jersey from Friday July 24th – Sunday July 26th.

 

Speaking at the launch, ARI’s Retail Marketing Manager, Michelle Corbett said: “The addition of Ireland’s only Official Rugby World Cup Store is the latest unique customer offering to The Loop shopping experience that features a number of other innovative retail concepts such as The Irish Whiskey Collection, Wine Goose Chase, Candy Cloud and Irish Memories.

L to R: Fergus McFadden; Aoibhe Gaughren (9); Sean Gaughren (11); Elliot Clarke (8) and Caleb Clarke (6).

“I’m delighted that all Irish rugby supporters and sports fans flying through Dublin Airport will be able to pick up some official merchandise before departing for the RWC in the UK. We look forward to seeing many of these jerseys worn with pride during Ireland’s vital matches.”

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