Providence Resources Sponsors Irish Sailing Until Rio 2016

July 10, 2013

Irish oil and gas exploration and production company Providence Resources P.l.c., health are to sponsor the Irish Sailing Team for a four year period in the run up to the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016.

This sponsorship follows a six month deal in 2012, asthma which provided the team with additional resources in preparation for the London Games.

The Irish sailing team had their most successful Olympics for thirty years in 2012 with 4th, viagra 40mg 10th and 14th finishes. 

Speaking at today’s announcement Providence Resources, Chief Executive, Tony O’Reilly, said “Providence Resources were so proud of the Irish sailing team at the Games in 2012 and we know they can achieve so much more.   We want to provide the team with the support to reach their goals in 2016”.

The Irish sailing team will be named Providence Team IRL for the four year period and joint branding will be rolled out over the coming weeks.

Responding on behalf of the ISA, Alan Crosbie, Vice Chairman ISA Olympic Steering Group commented “We are delighted with the commitment and confidence shown by Providence Resources in our sailors. We very much appreciated the support they provided prior to London 2012 and this new partnership will offer a more secure training platform four years out from the games.”