Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09, Galway Stopover May 23 - June 6 2009

Green Dragon Unveils Her New Colours Green Dragon 2000 mile qualifier This little dragon has real fire in her belly Green Team Announced The Skipper - Ian Walker Ian Walker views his new desk Green Team on the move Hull Construction Complete - Thank You China About The Green Team Boat Build Underway in China Green Team enters Volvo Ocean Race

Pictured at the Merrion Hotel, Dublin as the latest entry in the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 was announced and Galway was confirmed as key race stopover for Ireland and UK, were Eamon Conneely Board Member Green Team with Minister for Arts, Sport and Touri

About The Green Team

The Green Team is currently funded by a syndicate, which combines private investment, commercial sponsorship and government backing. The syndicate have a board in place consisting of John Killeen, Enda O’Coineen, Eamon Conneely and Jamie Boag, with an advisory group to the board made up of leading Irish business names.

Commercial Team

Jamie Boag is Team Principal (CEO)
David Hassett is Commercial Director
Richard Duggan is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Failte Ireland and the Department of Arts Sports and Tourism are the principal sponsors of the Galway stopover port for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009.