Blacknight, Ireland’s largest web host and domain registrar, is excited to announce a brand-new competition for Irish clubs, starting on May 8th and running until June 1st. The contest, launched in partnership with EURid - the .EU registry - will give Irish sport lovers the chance to win a branded kit for their local teams, valued at €2000. As part of the promotion, Blacknight is also offering a massive discount on new .EU domain registrations at €3.99.
“Sports are important to the cultural fabric of Ireland,” said Blacknight CEO Michele Neylon. “So, we’re delighted that is being recognised by our partners at EURid. Over 40% of .EU domains in Ireland are registered with us, so we’re excited to deepen our partnership with EURid with this contest. We’re asked all the time to sponsor local clubs, so this is a chance for us to be proactive and help a club in need of a new kit.”
To enter, anyone in Ireland can submit their local kids' team or under 18 club and encourage their fans and followers to vote for them. The lucky winners will work alongside Blacknight to design their new jerseys, which will include the Blacknight and EURid branding.
"EURid with ".eu" is pleased to partner with Blacknight on this contest," said Kerstin Vermöhlen, Marketing and Events Manager at EURid. "And to support local sport teams in Ireland and encourage stronger communities online as well as offline."
The call for team nominations will begin on May 8th. A list of teams who have entered will be published for the voting to begin on May 22nd. The team with the most votes will win the new branded kit featuring the Blacknight and EURid logos. During this special promotion, Blacknight also has new .EU domain registrations priced at €3.99 for the 1st year (ex-VAT).
So, what are you waiting for? Get your team or club entered today, and when finalists are announced encourage your fans and followers to vote for your team! With a chance to win amazing new kit, you’ll have the winning combination on the pitch, field, or court next season thanks to Blacknight and EURid.
About Blacknight: Based in Carlow, Blacknight is Ireland’s largest web host and domain registrar. It has also recently expanded into providing broadband services nationwide. 100% Irish owned, Blacknight is an ICANN accredited domain registrar and ISO-certified hosting company. Blacknight leads the way through innovation and is one of Europe’s most cutting-edge Internet companies.
About EURid: EURid is the non-profit organisation that manages the registration of domain names under the .EU top-level domain (TLD). Established in 2003, EURid operates out of Belgium and is responsible for ensuring the secure and stable operation of the .EU TLD. EURid works closely with the European Commission to promote the use of the .EU TLD as a symbol of European identity and to protect the interests of its users. EURid also supports initiatives to increase digital inclusion and promote internet governance in Europe. With over 3.5 million registered .EU domain names, EURid plays a vital role in the European digital landscape.
About Blacknight
Blacknight (http://www.blacknight.com/) are an Irish based, ICANN accredited domain registrar and hosting company. Recipients of several awards for their revolutionary use of social media, Blacknight are one of Europe’s most cutting edge Internet companies. Blacknight constantly seek to lead the way by introducing innovative solutions for its client base and provide dedicated servers and co-location as well as a comprehensive range of Microsoft Windows and Linux based hosting services and domain name registration services to business globally. IP transit services and other solutions for more demanding business and academic customers are offered a la carte. Fibre broadband services for both business and domestic users are also available throughout most of Ireland.