29 August 2000; The Football Association of Ireland have announced that eircom is the new official sponsor to the Republic of Ireland National SoccerTeams. The sponsorship runs until the Summer of 2012 and includes all representative Irish Soccer teams. Pictured at the announcement are, from left, President of the Football Association of Ireland Pat Quigley, Gerry O'Sullivan, Director of Group Corporate Relations, eircom, and Republic of Ireland Soccer player Gary Kelly. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile