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06 Sept 2025

Exciting times as Longford Business to be showcased at Aviva

The Abbeyshrule business ran by Pat and Fiona McCormack will be seeing their name in lights this Saturday in the Aviva when Ireland takes on Fiji.

Exciting times as Longford Business to be showcased at Aviva

The Farmhouse Bees and Trees Ltd

The Farmhouse Bees and Trees Ltd, ( thefarmhouse.ie) a business based in Abbeyshrule and owned by Pat and Fiona McCormack will see their brand in lights this weekend at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland take on Fiji in the third round of the Autumn International Series on Saturday.

Pat and Fiona won the opportunity to have their brand showcased in the stadium to a local and international audience after entering a competition run for small business customers of Vodafone Ireland Business.

This competition prize, now in its fourth year, is worth over €25,000 in media value and will see The Farmhouse brand flash up on perimeter advertising boards which line the pitch throughout the game.

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Family run, The Farmhouse is run by Pat and Fiona McCormack, with the help of their two children. They produce raw Irish honey and pure beeswax candles from their farm which is home to over 1 million native Irish honey bees in the summer. They specialise in Raw Irish Honey produced by Native Irish Bees, available at www.thefarmhouse.ie & a few select stores.

Vodafone Ireland has been the main sponsor of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) since 2016. As part of this sponsorship, Vodafone shares a number of exclusive benefits with its customers, allowing them to feel part of the #TeamOfUs.This competition along with practical supports like V-Hub, a free digital support service offering tailored advice to help businesses navigate their digital transformation journey, are just some of the ways Vodafone is supporting small businesses just like The Farmhouse Bees & Trees Ltd.

Pat McCormack, Cofounder at The Farmhouse Bees and Trees Ltd said: ‘’Winning this competition means a lot to our family business. Seeing our brand featured in the stadium is a wonderful opportunity, and we’re really excited to see our advertising on match day.’'

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Amanda Nelson, CEO at Vodafone Ireland said: ‘’We are really proud to champion and support businesses just like The Farmhouse.ie as we know they play a crucial role in driving economic growth and creating employment all over Ireland. They have embraced the benefits of digital transformation, meaning they can truly benefit from the global exposure this prize offers. It is fantastic to share the benefits of our sponsorship with passionate businesses like Pat and Fiona’s.’’

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