Ready, set, go! Northgate announces partnership with Irish rally team
12 March 2014: Northgate Vehicle Hire, the market leader in flexible hire and fleet management, has announcedits Dublin branch asthe latest sponsor of Donagh Kelly Rallying - as the teamlaunches into the 2014 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.
Rallying in Ireland is a highly popular sport, with over 100,000 spectators expected to flock to the 2014 European Championship Circuit of Irelandthis year. The partnership will see Northgate support the rally team through the Irish Tarmac Championship 2014, which runs from February to October 2014.The Northgate logo will be prominent on theDonagh Kelly Rallying racing car -the Ford Focus WRC 2008 -as well as branded team clothing for crew, mechanics, personnel, sponsors and guests.
Peter Millen, Directorat Northgate’s Dublin branch, commented:
“Here at Northgate Vehicle Hire, we are always looking at ways to support local businesses and the community,and are very excited about this new and exciting partnership. Donagh Kelly Rallying has been very successful in previous competitions, coming second in the 2013 Championships; we’re looking forward to the exciting season ahead!”
Donagh Kelly, of Donagh Kelly Rallying, commented:
"We are delighted to havepartneredwith Northgate Vehicle Hire for the 2014 season.Having a well-knownand valued company such as Northgate on board will help to further raise our profile with the Rally Championships audience.”
He continued:
“Events such as the 2014 Irish Tarmac Rally Championships would not be possible without such support.On behalf of the whole team I’d like to thank Northgate for its support and look forward to what the new season has in store.”
Northgate has sites across 4 locations in Ireland with its head office in Dublin and a new office to open very soon in Sandyford South Dublin. For further information please visit Follow Northgate on Twitter at ENDS -
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Notes to editors:
Northgate Vehicle Hire has shaped and defined the van hire market for over 30 years. Operating over 52,000 vehicles on rental through more than 67 locations, which include 56 workshops and 356 mechanics operate within the direct service network.
With a diverse customer base ranging from blue chip corporations and local authorities right down to small and medium sized enterprises and owner operators, Northgate will deliver the very best service levels available within the market place through the delivery of vehicles, a wholly owned infrastructure of workshops and technical centres, specialist staff and innovative systems.
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