Barclay Communications signs £45k racecourse hospitality deal
Belfast-based Barclay Communications has sponsored one of Down Royal’s luxury hospitality suites.
The £45,000 deal will see the space, which provides premium views of the Parade Ring and is the perfect setting for private events, renamed as the Barclay Communications Suite and adds another equestrian element to the telecom group’s recreational business interests.
Barcy MD and founder Britt Megahey manages a number of businesses related to the sport, alongside sons Christopher and Harold Megahey. These include Glenpatrick Horseboxes and Glenpatrick Stables, based in Templepatrick and Westbury Stables located in Berlaarbaan, Belgium.
The Megahey family has invested £650,000 in developing the new stable facilities, while Harold and Chris are decorated showjumping athletes.
Speaking about the three-year contract, Britt Megahey, said: “We are delighted to launch this new partnership with Down Royal by sponsoring its hospitality suite.
“Barclay Communications has been very privileged over the past year as our business grew exponentially, beckoning some of our biggest contracts yet. That growth has allowed us to invest even more into ensuring our customers have the best possible experience from every aspect of the business.
‘Supporting growth’
“To allow us to do this, it’s important that we demonstrate the ways we are revolutionising how businesses communicate, both in-house and remotely. Our new contract with Down Royal will allow us to promote this message to local business owners.
“We look forward to working with Down Royal over the next few years supporting its growth, as well as enjoying the return of horse racing to the social calendar. We look forward to welcoming guests to the Barclay Communications Suite.”
As part of its new partnership with Down Royal, Barclay Communications will also be a race sponsor on Day 2 of the NI Festival of Racing 2021 and Day 2 of the Summer Festival of Racing, Derby Day 2022.
Emma Meehan, chief executive of Down Royal Racecourse, added: “The Megahey family has a genuine passion for the equine industry so it is extremely fitting that their backing and investment sees them sponsor one of our premier hospitality suites and races at two of Down Royal’s main racing fixtures on the 2021/22 calendar.
“Through this new partnership we hope to enhance the race-going experience and give people an extra reason to visit Down Royal and to keep coming back.
“We look forward to working with the team and to building a long and mutually beneficial relationship for both brands.”
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