Food For Thought Summer 2012 | Page 14

Our Sponsorships GAIN Horse Feeds Irish St. Ledger 2012 GAIN Horse feeds has announced a two year sponsorship deal of the Irish St. Ledger with the Curragh Racecourse. The GAIN Horse Feeds Irish St. Ledger will take place on Saturday, 15 September 2012. This will mark the 97th running of this distinguished Group 1 Irish Classic. The €200,000 contest over 14 furlongs is one of the most prestigious staying races in the world and the established premier trial race in Europe for the Melbourne Cup. Mary Delaney, Sales Manager, GAIN Horse Feeds commented, “GAIN Horse Feeds is delighted to be associated with the Curragh Racecourse and the prestigious Irish St. Ledger. Our aim is to support the equine industry, its patrons and our customers and we hope this new association will help maintain the significant profile of Irish racing on the world stage. Pictured at the launch of the sponsorship of the GAIN Horse Feeds Irish St. Ledger at the world famous Curragh racecourse were (from L to R) Aidan O’Brien, Trainer; Martin Keane, Vice Chairman, Glanbia plc; Mary Delaney, GAIN Horse Feeds Sales Manager and Jim Bolger, Trainer. Glanbia Sponsored Farmview Celebrates 21 Years on Air This year Farmview, the Irish farming programme on Waterford local radio (WLR fm) celebrated 21 years on air. The show has been sponsored by Glanbia and hosted by Kieran O’ Connor since its inception. Kieran was the former Manager of Communications and Sponsorship who recently left Glanbia after 37 years service. Kieran will continue to host the Farmview ????????)A?????????????????????????M???????0???H??1????!???????????? ????????=????????]1H?????????????-???????????????? ??????? ????????????????????-???????d? ???????????!???() M8?M??????%???? ??)Q??? M8??????????????????????%