Durkan to sponsor Leopardstown race meeting

Leopardstown Racecourse has secured a three-year deal with The Durkan Group, which will see the property giant become the title sponsor of its St Stephen's Day race meeting.

Under the terms of the deal, the Durkan Group has agreed to sponsor the first five races on the card, providing prize money worth €182,500 annually - €547,500 over the course of the three years.

Irish businessman William Durkan established the Durkan Group in London ...