Stena Line, one of the world’s largest ferry operators, has been appointed Preferred Supplier of Ferry Services to The 2006 Ryder Cup.
Ryder Cup Europe LLP announced the agreement today, undertaking to utilise Stena Line services whenever possible as part of the huge logistical undertaking in transporting equipment to the largest sporting event ever staged in Ireland.
As Preferred Supplier of Ferry Services to The Ryder Cup, which takes place at The K Club in Straffan, Co. Kildare, from September 22-24, 2006, Stena Line will also carry ticket holders between the UK and Ireland via its five Irish Sea routes.
Michael McGrath, freight director for Stena Line, said: “We are delighted to be named as the Preferred Supplier of Ferry Services to The Ryder Cup 2006 which promises to be one of the greatest sporting occasions that Ireland has ever witnessed. Out extensive route network and choice of craft between Britain and Ireland has helped us secure this prestigious contract.”
Richard Hills, European Ryder Cup Director, said: “Stena will play a key role in ferrying large quantities of equipment to Ireland and, at the same time, providing special rates for ticket holders planning to enjoy the experience of travelling to The Ryder Cup by sea.”
Stena Line offers the biggest fleet and the widest choice of routes from Britain to Ireland, including the Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire, Holyhead to Dublin, Fishguard to Rosslare, Stranraer to Belfast and Fleetwood to Larne routes.
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