
Naas Race Day To Mark Milestone In The Success Of Jf Dunne Insurances Ltd.
July 3, 2017 | Jackie Donohoe
With an overall prize fund in excess of €100,000 the J.F. Dunne Insurances Ltd., sponsored race day at Naas Racecourse this Saturday, July 8th, is certain to attract top fields and leading trainers. The hugely attractive 7 race card will feature the ‘JF Dunne 40 years Celebration’ Handicap Steeplechase which carries a prize fund of €25,000.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of JF Dunne Insurances Ltd., and to celebrate the occasion the Directors and staff are sponsoring a race day in order to thank their thousands of customers for their unstinting support over the past four decades. JF Dunne Insurances Ltd., is one of Ireland’s leading insurance intermediary firms with a huge client base, all of whom have been invited to attend the race meeting this Saturday.
A massive outdoor party is planned to coincide with the race meeting which is intended to celebrate a unique milestone in the history of the company. As such a carnival type atmosphere is certain to prevail throughout the afternoon as punters partake in the planned festivities which include refreshments and entertainment inside a specially erected marquee within the grounds of Naas Racecourse. All children attending will also be catered for with lots of free family entertainment including bouncing castles, face painters, go karting, pony rides and an animal petting farm.
Commenting on the day, Catherine Murray, Sales and Marketing Manager of Naas Racecourse said: “ We are really looking forward to a great days racing this Saturdayand we would like to sincerely thank our new sponsors JF Dunne Insurances. This Saturday is our second family day of the year so with 7 exciting races and lots of free children’s activities it is sure to be a great family day out.”
The 7 race card will include the ‘JF Dunne Insurances since 1977’ 7 furlong Handicap Race and the ‘Caoga.Com Maiden Chase’. The ‘JF Dunne Insurances Bus and Coach Insurance’ Handicap is sure to be keenly contested as will be the ‘Parliament Premium Finance Fillies’ Handicap Chase. The ‘iBus plc Fillies Maiden’ is certainly one to watch in terms of a possible good return on investment and the ‘Irish Risk Management Centre’ Handicap will test the stamina of the anticipated top ranked field.
The first race this Saturday goes to post at 1.35 and the last race at 5.05. The gates open at 12.00 and all children’s entertainment is free of charge.
For more information contact Catherine Murray, Sales and Marketing Manager, Naas Racecourse on 045 897 391 or email [email protected].
Other Information
JF Dunne Insurances Ltd., are also marking the 40th., anniversary of their establishment by sponsoring The Irish Risk Management Centre’s Risk Management Awards which carry a prize fund in excess of €250,000. The awards are open to all professional bus and coach operators in Ireland and are aimed at highlighting best practice principles within the industry. JF Dunne Insurances Ltd., has been to the fore in highlighting best practices in risk management for the past four decades and while Irish private bus and coach operators Have an excellent safety track record, Mr. John Dunne Managing Director, JF Dunne Insurances Ltd., is keenly looking forward to this great new innovation where risk management will be further rewarded through this new awards scheme.