IRFU Invite Clubs To ‘Get On Board’ With Bus Offer
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced that it will provide 400 euro to clubs to defray the costs of travelling to Joe Schmidt’s first game in charge as Ireland welcome Samoa to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, November 9 (kick-off 5.45pm), as part of the GUINNESS Series.
The offer, which is open to groups of adults as well as groups of adults and kids, is available by informing the IRFU of an intention to travel to the Ireland v Samoa match in a group of 45 or more.
IRFU Director of Communications Stephen McNamara said: “With so much anticipation and expectation building ahead of Joe Schmidt’s first match in the GUINNESS Series, we are pleased to advise clubs of an unbeatable €;400 coach-hire package.
“We want as many clubs as possible in the Aviva to fill it with noise for Joe and the Ireland squad.
“All clubs have to do to secure this coach-hire payment is advise us of their arrangements and bring at least 45 people to what is sure to be a thrilling opener to Joe’s tenure.”
Tickets for the Guinness Series are available on Ticketmaster.ie
The terms and conditions that apply to the offer are:
– This package is available to all clubs in Ireland
– Coaches must contain parties of a minimum 45 persons
– Coaches containing 40 school children must be supervised by a minimum of 5 adults
– Clubs must inform the IRFU of the number of coaches they intend to bring to the game in advance of the match
This can be done by contacting Jean Casey in advance. Failure to do so will result in non-reimbursement of invoices.
– No invoice will be reimbursed without corresponding to the initial booking
– Payment for coach hire will be reimbursed to the club upon invoice
– Clubs must provide proof of ticket purchase if requested
– All coaches booked will be for exclusive for those travelling to the match
– All invoices must be sent to the IRFU before December 31, 2013
– All IRFU rights reserved
For all queries on this offer, please email jean.casey@irfu.ie or call 01-6473800.