Moy Park Agree Two Year Open Deal

Nigel Dunlop, Moy Park CEO, First Minister Peter Robinson and Tony O'Neill, Moy Park Director 

Moy Park, Northern Ireland’s largest food company has secured a two year sponsorship deal with the European Tour to support the 2012 Irish Open at Royal Portrush and the 2013 Irish Open at Carton House, Kildare.

The company, which is Northern Ireland’s biggest employer, is the latest to add its support to the tournament which kicks off in just over a month.

Nigel Dunlop, Moy Park CEO, commented: “Moy Park has signed up for a two year sponsorship deal which will see us support this year’s iconic event at Royal Portrush and next year’s event in Kildare. The Moy Park brand is now Ireland’s number one poultry brand and we are one of the largest companies in Northern Ireland, so we felt it was important to lend our support to such a prestigious event.

“The Irish Open will attract thousands of visitors to Northern Ireland and will provide an opportunity for us to showcase not only our world-class hospitality but also our fantastic local produce.”

James Finnigan of The European Tour, Commercial Director for the Irish Open, said: “ As Ireland’s National Open Championship and the only European Tour event taking place in Ireland in 2012, the tournament is not only the highlight of the golf calendar in Ireland but one of the most prominent events in the Irish sporting calendar. We welcome a company of Moy Park’s stature as an Official Sponsor of the Irish Open and are extremely pleased that they have pledged their support not just for this year’s event but also for the 2013 Irish Open at Carton House.”

Welcoming the announcement, Tourism Minister Arlene Foster said: “This is a further boost for this year’s Irish Open, which already looks like being one of the most successful in recent times. I commend Moy Park on their decision to take this opportunity to showcase their brand and their range of products to a world-wide audience.

“The Northern Ireland Executive is committed to ensuring that the Irish Open at Portrush will be a success. Hosting this important tournament will give a great boost to the Northern Ireland economy along with the tourism sector and we aim to use it to encourage potential investors to consider Northern Ireland as an investment location.”