Galway Race Committee Welcomes Olivia Lynch Ward as New Commercial Marketing Manager

Tuesday 21st January 2025

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The Galway Race Committee is delighted to announce the appointment of Olivia Lynch Ward as the new Commercial Marketing Manager for the Galway Races.

Olivia joined the Galway Races team in January 2024 and has spent the past year serving as the Partnership & Engagement Executive. In this role, she successfully oversaw all sponsorship initiatives, managed The Club for Galway Races fans, and consistently demonstrated her commitment to the planning and execution of our annual events.

A graduate of the Marketing and Sales degree program at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Olivia began her professional journey with TikTok as a Client Service Graduate before bringing her talents and enthusiasm to the Racecourse.

Commenting on her appointment, Olivia shared:

“I have absolutely loved my past year with the Galway Races. It has been a fantastic experience getting to know all the incredible people who make this event such a success, from our dedicated team, loyal sponsors, and passionate fans! Iโ€™m thrilled to take on this new role and look forward to leading the Marketing and Sales initiatives for Galway Races. This is an amazing opportunity to build on the event’s success, and I look forward to welcoming you all to Ballybrit for another unmissable Summer Racing Festival!”

CEO of Galway Races, Michael Moloney, also commented on the appointment:

“We are delighted to see Olivia step into this important role. Over the past year, she has become an integral part of the team, demonstrating passion, creativity, and an exceptional commitment to everything related to Galway Races. I am excited to work alongside Olivia as we continue to develop and enhance the racecourse experience and explore new opportunities to take Galway Races to even greater heights.”

As the new Commercial Marketing Manager, Olivia will oversee sales and marketing efforts for Galway Racecourse, with a particular focus on preparations for the highly anticipated Summer Racing Festival, which runs from Monday, 28th July, to Sunday, 3rd August 2025.

The Galway Race Committee warmly welcomes Olivia to her new role and looks forward to her continued contributions to the success and growth of Galway Races.

 

Contact Information

Phone: 091 700 100

Email: olivia@galwayraces.com