What I would say, given the association with gaelic football and rugby, the kit must be fairly robust.
Not sure it should be seen as a backwards step either. A long standing sportswear manufacturer, looking to expand it's horizons in the football market, could be seen as a positive if we become the biggest client and the 'poster boy' for the brand.
Castore as a brand is less than 10 years old, yet is associated with some of the biggest clubs in the country and also the England Cricket team. All about seizing opportunities at the right time.