ALT Four people with the Forsa Sultans shirt

ALT Debbie Kelleher, Care Coordinator at Down Syndrome Cork Field of Dreams said: “We extend our sincere thanks to FORAS and The Sultans of Ping for their incredible support through this wonderful fundraiser in aid of Down Syndrome Cork Field of Dreams. “As a self-funded charity with over 400 members across Cork city and county, we rely heavily on donations and creative fundraising initiatives like this, to continue delivering essential services to our community. “To everyone who purchases this limited-edition charity jersey—thank you. Your generosity directly supports a great local Cork charity and helps us make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members,” she said.

ALT FORAS Chairman Darren O’Keeffe said teaming up with the Sultans was a no-brainer.   “We wanted to launch a special edition shirt with a music crossover, and the Sultans were the obvious choice,” he said.   “Aside from the fact that one of the Sultans is a FORAS member, they are a band whose music and style has always reflected the common bonds shared between rock and football. It’s a great partnership between a Cork Supporters Trust, an iconic Cork band and all in aid of a wonderful Cork charity.   “We really hope all Sultans fans and the people of Cork and beyond will get behind this and bag themselves a one-off collectors’ item in the process,”

ALT FORAS member and Sultans’ drummer Morty McCarthy shared O'Keeffe's enthusiasm for this initiative.   "I've always been known for wearing different jerseys in the band and we were really excited about the idea when the lads in FORAS reached out to me before the summer. From looking at early mock-ups to seeing the final jersey in the flesh, we couldn't be happier. With the upcoming gig at Cork City hall, the timing couldn't be better, and we are delighted that a Cork charity can benefit from this jersey too," he said.