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17/05/2012
Foster Welcomes Dale Farm As Irish Open Sponsors
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed today's announcement that Dale Farm will be an official sponsor of the Irish Open at Royal Portrush.
Dale Farm is the largest dairy business in Northern Ireland and has operations throughout the UK and Ireland. Producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
Welcoming the announcement Arlene Foster said: “This is a further boost for the Irish Open. It is very encouraging to see such high-profile local firms view the event as an opportunity to promote their world-class range of products and services.
"The fact that we are hosting an Irish Open that will boast three of the four current major champions - reigning Open Champion Darren Clarke; US Open Champion Rory McIlroy and the reigning US PGA Champion Keegan Bradley - means that people from around the world will be watching.
"This is our year to change global perceptions and reposition Northern Ireland as a place to live, work, invest and visit. We have a lot to be proud of, including the achievements of our local golfers to date.
"We have a wealth of quality local companies that are making significant impact in international markets. In terms of our tourism offering our breathtaking scenery and unique attractions including the spectacular Titanic Belfast and the soon to be completed Giant’s Causeway visitor centre provide compelling reasons for tourists to visit."
(CD)
Dale Farm is the largest dairy business in Northern Ireland and has operations throughout the UK and Ireland. Producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
Welcoming the announcement Arlene Foster said: “This is a further boost for the Irish Open. It is very encouraging to see such high-profile local firms view the event as an opportunity to promote their world-class range of products and services.
"The fact that we are hosting an Irish Open that will boast three of the four current major champions - reigning Open Champion Darren Clarke; US Open Champion Rory McIlroy and the reigning US PGA Champion Keegan Bradley - means that people from around the world will be watching.
"This is our year to change global perceptions and reposition Northern Ireland as a place to live, work, invest and visit. We have a lot to be proud of, including the achievements of our local golfers to date.
"We have a wealth of quality local companies that are making significant impact in international markets. In terms of our tourism offering our breathtaking scenery and unique attractions including the spectacular Titanic Belfast and the soon to be completed Giant’s Causeway visitor centre provide compelling reasons for tourists to visit."
(CD)
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