As the only race stopover port for Ireland and the UK, Galway is expected to attract over 200,000 visitors during the two week Volvo Ocean Race festivities; an event that is anticipated to generate an estimated 43m in revenue for the region.

Let's Do It Galway has launched their Supporting Business Pack as a means of strengthening the relationship between local business and this unique sporting event, as well as maximize it's commercial potential, and first to sign up to this fantastic initiative is Mc Swiggans Bar & Restaurant Galway.

The pack includes:

• Official Volvo Ocean Race/ Green Dragon Flags and Bunting
  
• Volvo Ocean Race Galway Supporting Business window decal
  
• Beermats
  
• DVD of race highlights
  
• Inclusion in the Official Stopover Event Programme
  
• Publicity in national and local media
  

Supporting Businesses are sure to attract the throngs of visitors expected to converge on Galway from 22May-6June. Snap Printing has been awarded the contract to supply the Supporting Business Pack Merchandise.

In addition to being recognized as an Official Supporting Business, Mc Swiggans, located in Woodquay, will be hosting a Volvo Ocean Race update every Thursday evening starting this Thursday 9 April and running for the duration of the race.

For Further information on the Supporting Business Packs contact Mairtin mairtin@galwayvolvooceanrace.com
091 539995
Visit website www.galwayvolvooceanrace.com