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

 

Bar One Racing Dual Race Day in Dundalk this Sunday

Dundalk Stadium

The Bar One Racing ‘Dual Race Day’ will take place at Dundalk Stadium this Sunday.

Horse racing will commence at 2.40pm with a seven race card.  Greyhound racing will take place in the evening at 7pm with the annual Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup Final.

Ireland’s only sprint Classic event, The Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup has a total prize fund of €35,000 and a winner’s purse of €20,000.

Tickets are not required for this event, but concessions are extended for large groups by advance booking.  Doors open at 12:30pm.

Restaurant spaces are currently available for ‘Champion’s’ award winning restaurant and bookings in advance are recommended to avoid disappointment.

“The Bar One Dual Race Day promises to be a great day for young and old alike, said Emma Meehan, Sales & Marketing Manager, Dundalk Stadium.

“With a whole host of kids activities throughout the day including Phil’s Petting Farm, Bouncing castles and face painting, the Bar One Racing Dual Race Day will ensure that the youngsters are just as entertained as the adults. I would like to thank Bar One Racing for their continued support of Dundalk Stadium and we look forward to an exciting race day.”

Dundalk Stadium and Dundalk FC team up to offer ‘Two Great Nights Out’

Dundalk Stadium and Dundalk FC are teaming up this weekend to offer fans of the club ‘Two Great Nights Out’.

Dundalk Stadium are sponsoring this Friday night’s Dundalk v St Patrick’s Athletic game at Oriel Park with everyone who attends the game set to receive a free ticket to the greyhound racing at the stadium the next day.

Dundalk Stadium’s sales and marketing manager Emma Meehan is hopeful that supporters will take advantage of the option of two great sporting nights out back-to-back.

“Our sponsorship of the Dundalk v St Pat’s match is our way of supporting our local team, who in tandem support the stadium annually with a fundraising event. We are extending the free tickets to come racing on Saturday 14th June and we hope that the Dundalk fans will join us for a great evening’s greyhound racing,” she said.

Her comments were echoed by Dundalk FC Commercial Manager Greg Molloy.

He said: “Dundalk Stadium hosted our hugely successful fundraising night back in May, and this sponsorship of the St Patrick’s Athletic match on June 13th is a continuation of our great relationship with the Stadium over many years, the offer of free entry for the Saturday night’s greyhound meeting is a fantastic opportunity for our supporters and especially those who have yet to visit Dundalk Stadium to see what a spectacular venue it really is for a great night out.”

Family Fun Day in Dundalk Stadium this weekend

Dundalk Stadium will stage the second of their Family Fun Days next Sunday in conjunction with their matinee greyhound meeting.

The first such meeting at the end of May was a great success and it is hoped that next Sunday will be the same story. Doors will open at 3pm with the racing commencing at 4.30pm.

The children’s entertainment will be available from 3pm and is free for the kids to enjoy, including a mobile petting farm, pony rides, bouncing castles, interactive games, face painting and much more.

Dundalk’s Emma Meehan says: “We were delighted with the May meeting and parents remarked on the amount of entertainment for the children and the fact that it was all free of charge. We hope more families will join us to enjoy a great afternoon’s greyhound racing and the array of kids’ entertainment we’ve planned. There will be a special family ticket available at €15 which allows two adults through once accompanied by minors. All children under 14 are free of charge.”

The carvery will be open from 3 pm and there will be a range of hot meals and refreshments as well as a special menu for the kids.