Marshes Shopping Centre confirmed as new sponsor of Dundalk International

Emma Meehan, Sales & Marketing Manager of Dundalk Stadium and Harry Traynor, manager of the Marshes Shopping Centre

There will be a new sponsor for the Dundalk International this year with the Marshes Shopping Centre confirmed as not just supporting the greyhound feature but also as title sponsor of the popular 12th July Dual Race Day and Ladies Day 2015.

The Marshes Shopping Centre International will be an Invitation contest over 550 yards with a total prize fund of €37,000 and is the richest one-off greyhound race in Ireland and the UK.

The winner’s prize will be €20,000 with €6,000 for the runner-up, €3,500 for the third and €1,000 each for the other three runners.

The unique Dual Day will commence with a seven race horse card which commences at 2pm and the feature race will be the Marshes Shopping Centre Handicap. The greyhound racing will then commence at 7.30pm.

The Marshes Shopping Centre Ladies Day will take place in the afternoon with one lucky lady walking away with a stylish Marshes experience worth €5,000. Vogue Williams has been confirmed as this year’s judge.

Ladies Day 2015 is set to be the most stylish yet as it marks the finale of ‘Dundalk Style Week’ – a week long, on mall event celebrating all things stylish at Marshes. For more information on the event please visit: www.marshesshopping.com.

Centre Manager Harry Traynor expressed delight that Marshes are involved in the event and commented: “I am thrilled that we are the title sponsor of the Race Day and are continuing our sponsorship of Ladies Day at Dundalk Stadium which has become a key date in the calendar for many of our shoppers. This year promises to be the best yet and is a perfect way to finish up our summer fashion event ‘Dundalk Style Week’ with the ‘Best Dressed Lady’ competition.”

Emma Meehan, Sales & Marketing Manager of Dundalk Stadium commented: “We, at Dundalk Stadium, are very grateful to Marshes Shopping Centre for their support of the 12th July and are delighted to have them on board as the main sponsor for the day in its entirety to include Ladies Day 2015.  We’ve enjoyed a great working relationship with Harry and his team over the years and look forward to what will be a stylish and exciting 12th July 2015.

Admission ticket purchase and restaurant bookings can be made directly with the team at Dundalk Stadium on: 042 9334438 (Ext.1) or by emailing bookings@dundalkstadium.com. Hospitality packages are also available to book online at www.dundalkstadium.com

 

Matthews Coach Hire unveiled as new sponsors of Dundalk Stadium’s big race day on July 12th

Leo McCauley, Chairman Dundalk Stadium, Jim Martin, CEO Dundalk Stadium and Paddy Matthews of Matthews Coach Hire

Matthews Coach Hire have been announced as the new sponsors of Dundalk Stadium’s dual race day on July 12^th.

The annual event is the biggest in the local racing calendar with horse racing and greyhound meetings throughout the day, including the International 550 – the richest one-off greyhound race in Ireland and the UK. This year the prize money up for grabs will total €37,000.

It is also ladies day, with bumper crowds going along each year. Indeed, a huge crowd is expected this year with July 12^th falling on a Saturday.

Matthews Coach Hire take over from previous sponsors Boylesports, who had been involved with the race for a long number of years.

Quail Hollow given favourable draw for Dundalk International

Reigning champion Quail Hollow has been drawn in trap two for this Friday’s Boylesports.com Dundalk International.

The dual race day is always a big draw with the Dundalk International the main attraction with a €37,000 total prize fund making it the richest one-off greyhound race in Ireland and the UK.

This unique racing event commences at 2.20pm with a seven race horse card featuring the Boylesports.com Handicap. The night’s greyhound racing will commence at 7.30pm with the annual Boylesports.com Dundalk International the ace of the card.  The Marshes Shopping Centre Ladies Day will take place in the afternoon with one lucky lady walking away with a €5,000 voucher.

The trap draw in full is as follows:

Trap 1 – PRICELESS SKY
Trap 2 – QUAIL HOLLOW
Trap 3 – ROXHOLME BULLY
Trap 4 – SCREEN CRITIC
Trap 5 – FARLOE TRENT
Trap 6 – SAWPIT SENSATION

Countdown is on to the 12th

The countdown is very much on now to the Boylesports.com Dundalk International on Friday July 12th.

The dual race day is always a big draw with the Boylesports International greyhound race the big attraction on the night.

The day also seems the Marshes Shopping Centre Ladies Day take place, with plenty of glitz and glamour guaranteed to be on show.