Dairygold Co-Op Superstores announces sponsorship of prestigious Cork sporting event

Dairygold, a leading Irish farmer owned Co-Operative, with Dairy, Nutritionals and Agri Businesses, continues its support of key community events with the sponsorship of Munster racing event, by its Retail Business Co-Op Superstores.

Co-Op Superstores has announced its title sponsorship of the Co-Op Superstores Raceday at Cork Racecourse Mallow on Sunday 13^th October, marking the seventh successive year of the sponsorship and a continued commitment by Dairygold to the local community.

As one of the most celebrated dates on Munster’s racing calendar, the Co-Op Superstores Raceday is set to deliver an exciting day of top-class racing.

Eoghan O’Grady, General Manager at Cork Racecourse Mallow said: “We’re delighted to have Dairygold’s Co-Op Superstores with us again this year as sponsors for what we see as one of the highlights of the 2024 Cork Racecourse fixtures list. Many of their customers are regular race goers and we are looking forward to welcoming them all to Cork Racecourse on the 13^th October.”

John O’Carroll, Head of Retail at Co-Op Superstores said: “We are thrilled to once again partner with Cork Racecourse as the proud sponsors of the Co-Op Superstores Raceday in what is a natural extension of our connection with local communities across Munster. The Co-Op Superstores Raceday is a highly anticipated event, enjoyed by our Members, Customers, and Employees each year. We extend our best wishes to the team at Cork Racecourse for a successful and memorable day of racing.”

The feature race of the day is the Co-Op Superstores Handicap Chase. The event is part of a seven-race jumps card, with the first race starting at 14:00, and the final race due off at 17:30.

This year Dairygold and Pegus will be supporting the Best Turned Out prize for races on the day with a selection of Pegus and Co-op Superstores prizes. We’re very much looking forward to another successful event again this year.

Tickets for racing start at just €20 for adults, or €15 for a Student/OAP, while Children Under 14 are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased online in advance at www.corkracecourse.ie or upon arrival at the racecourse. There is a free shuttle bus service running from Mallow Town and Train Station, times published on www.corkracecourse.ie. We look forward to seeing you all for an exhilarating day of racing.

Co-Op Superstores have 26 stores across Munster along with its online store stocking an extensive range of Farm, Home & garden supplies as well as being Munster’s leading fuel retailer. You will also find an extensive range of Pegus Horse Feed in store, the wide range caters for the foal, preweaning, right through to the mature performance horse.