The Irish Open and The European Tour are delighted to announce that Kingspan Group plc has been confirmed as an Official Sponsor of the 2007 Irish Open, to be held at the picturesque Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort, Adare, Co. Limerick from May 17th -20th. Kingspan joins a growing list of Proud Partners and Official Sponsors who have decided to support the new sponsorship model for the event. The line up for this year’s Irish Open will feature some of the world’s leading players including reigning champion Thomas Björn, Michael Campbell, Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Paul McGinley, Lee Westwood and Ian Woosnam.
Kingspan Group plc, headquartered in Ireland, is a leading manufacturer of an integrated range of products for the construction industry both in Ireland and internationally. This sponsorship continues Kingspan’s strong affiliation with major sporting events including the GAA, rugby and motorsport in Ireland and highlights the significant attraction and prestige of the new look Irish Open to the corporate sector.
Announcing the sponsorship, Niall Beirne, Marketing Manager, Kingspan Ltd., said:
“The Kingspan brand has a good fit with the sport of golf. Kingspan is growing in strength in global markets and golf is one of only a few truly global sports. In addition, as an Irish company we were naturally delighted to support the Irish Open. We look forward to a great championship and wish all the competitors the best of luck.”
Tom Kane, Managing Partner, Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort said:
“The decision by Kingspan to come on board as an Official Sponsor of the Irish Open is yet another resounding endorsement of the new sponsorship concept that we have championed for the national tournament. I would like to express the thanks of all involved with the event to Kingspan for their commitment and endorsement of the tournament. I strongly believe that their support and the support of all our partners and sponsors will allow us a great opportunity to once again position the Irish Open in its rightful standing as an internationally sought after title.”
The Irish Open will take place from May 17th - 20th in the luxurious five-star Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort in Adare, Co Limerick. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr, the par 72 Championship course has previously played host to the J P McManus Invitational Pro-Am, the AIB Irish Seniors Open and the Women’s World Cup of Golf
Tickets are now available with an Adult One Day ticket costing €25, while a Four Day season pass, valid for all four days of the tournament, costs €75. Tickets for Disabled Citizens cost €15, while OAP’s over the age of 65 and juniors under the age of 16 are entitled to free entry when accompanied by an adult. The Pro-Am is free for all spectators.
For tickets to the Irish Open, contact the Adare Manor ticket line on +353 (0) 61 605250 or Ticketmaster on + 353 (0) 818 719300. Alternatively, visit www.europeantourtickets.com or www.irishopen.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie.
For further information, please contact:-
The European Tour Communications Division
Tel: +44 1344 840400 Fax: +44 1344 840444
e-mail: media@europeantour.com
Irish Open at Adare Manor Press Office
Kieran O’Brien, O’Brien Communications
Email: kieran@obriencommunications.ie
Tel: + 353 86 6019214 Fax: +44 353 61 457999
Kingspan Group plc
James Dunny, Murray Consultants
Email: jdunny@murrayconsult.ie
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 498 0300 Mob: + 353 (0) 86 388 3903
Roddy Williams
European Tour Press Officer
Tel: +44 1344 840400
Mobile: +44 7899 940029
