Christy O’Connor Junior and Topaz Tee Up for the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games!
Monday 31st May 2010: Special Olympics athletes Deirdre Burke and Cian O’Connor were joined by Irish golfing legend Christy O’Connor Junior at Elm Park Golf Club yesterday to announce details of Topaz support for the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games.
Topaz, who are transport sponsors for the Special Olympics Ireland Games which take place in Limerick from the 9th to 13th of June have been strong supporters for the golf games in recent years.
The company is providing transport sponsorship worth €20,000 for the Limerick games.
Speaking at the announcement, Matt English, CEO Special Olympics Ireland said “We are delighted to have the support of Topaz for the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games. Such support means so much to us and will make a huge difference to ensuring the success of the Games, which get underway in just over a week.”
Chief Executive of Topaz, Eddie O’Brien said the company was delighted to continue its strong association with Special Olympics Ireland. “We have supported Special Olympics Ireland in different guises through the years and are delighted to support the Limerick Games. It will be a marvellous occasion and everyone at Topaz wishes the athletes, their families, the organisers and all the volunteers the very best in the Games” he said.
Further information please contact:
Anne-Marie Butler at Special Olympics Ireland on 01 8691711 or email
Annemarie.butler@specialolympics.ie
OR
Eleanor Newman
Gordon MRM
01 6650 454 / 087 6440678
Note to Editor
The 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games will be one of the biggest and most prestigious events of the summer with 1,900 athletes competing in 13 sports in venues throughout Limerick and Clare. They will be accompanied by a team of 650 coaches and official delegates. 4,000 family members and supported by a team of 3,000 volunteers. For further information about the Games, please visit www.specialolympics.ie