A new sponsorship deal has been announced for the Topaz Donegal International Rally. The three year deal coincides with the 40th Anniversary of the Rally.
Over 150 drivers from all over the country will participate in this year’s Topaz Donegal International Rally which takes place from Friday 17th -19th June 2011. It is estimated the Rally, which is the only 3 day rallying event in the country is worth up to €25m to the local economy.
The Clerk of the Course, Danny Gormley paid tribute to Topaz for their ‘tremendous support’ of the event. “The Topaz Donegal International Rally is the biggest annual sporting event in the northern half of the country and we could not stage an event of this magnitude without the extremely generous financial support of Topaz. This year we are celebrating our 40th birthday and the signing of a new three year deal is a vote of confidence in the event and a huge boost for the North West as a whole” Gormley said.
Topaz Chief Executive Eddie O’Brien said the company was delighted to sign a new sponsorship deal with the Donegal Motor Club. “Since the first Rally in 1971, this event has enjoyed a reputation as Ireland’s leading rally. Initiatives such as the town stage in Buncrana means the event continues to enjoy huge support and this year will attract up to 70,000 spectators. As an Irish owned and managed company we know how important the Rally is to the local economy, particularly the tourism sector and we wish the Rally and all associated with it, continued success” O’Brien said.
Danny Gormley paid tribute to over 700 stewards and officials who will help police the event and thanked the people along the route for their support. “Without the hard-work and dedication of the hundreds of stewards and officials and the goodwill of the people of Donegal this event simply could not take place. We thank one and all for their continued support” Gormley concluded.