Glanbia brand Gain Dog Foods have announced a rolling one year sponsorship deal with the sport of greyhound racing that will lead to prize money across a range of classic events totalling €120,000.
Gain Dog Foods have a long association with sponsoring major greyhound racing events with the Gain Dog Food Irish Cesarewitch at Mullingar now into its 12th year.
In 2015 Gain added Title Sponsorship of major races at Shelbourne Park and Limerick Greyhound stadia.
These are included in the new deal for 2016 which also adds headline events through the year at Curraheen Park in Cork, Kilcohan Park in Waterford, Harold’s Cross in Dublin, Galway, Tralee and Newbridge.
“Gain Dog Food is delighted to once again partner with the Irish Greyhound Board and sponsor this selection of prestigious classic and sweepstake events throughout the greyhound racing calendar, said Glanbia Agribusiness Business Marketing Manager Rob O’Keefe.
“We see this collaboration as a unique opportunity to underpin our commitment to Irish greyhound racing events and our loyal customer base.”
“We are delighted to announce the continued support of GAIN Dog Food towards the greyhound racing industry in Ireland,” added Irish Greyhound Board Director of Commercial Operations Colin Walsh.
“This major investment demonstrates their ongoing commitment to the Irish greyhound racing classic events and secures the ongoing success of these historical races for the 500,000 people that attend greyhound racing each year.”
