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principal sponsor  Norfolkline Norfolkline is delighted to be Principal Sponsor of the Liverpool Irish Festival in 2008 as the city celebrates European Capital of Culture. Norfolkline as a part of the Maersk group encourages its business units to actively support the arts and other areas of corporate social responsibility. The Liverpool Irish Festival provides an ideal opportunity to achieve these aims. Norfolkline Passenger Service Norfolkline Irish Sea Ferry Services offer passengers over 50 sailings
each week between Belfast, Dublin and Liverpool (Birkenhead) with modern vessels providing comfort
and reliability all year round. Company Background These routes were previously operated by Norse Merchant Ferries. In 2005 Norfolkline acquired Norse Merchant and introduced new Italian built, passenger-friendly ships. Norfolkline Aims Norfolkline associates with quality and high standards of presentation,
the Liverpool Irish Festival partnership provides an ideal opportunity to increase brand awareness
in Liverpool and to promote the Liverpool Irish connection through the routes operated by the company.
"As a Route Director of Freight and Passenger services to Ireland serving the two main cities of Belfast and Dublin this sponsorship feels more like a partnership as we are talking to a similar customer. Norfolkline is excited about working with the team at the Liverpool Irish Festival during the joint activities planned throughout the year but especially during the festival itself. We are looking forward to growing our business and to assist in growing the tourism sector in Liverpool as Capital of Culture in 2008. We are ready to welcome customers onboard and carry them to the great events at the Liverpool Irish Festival."- Phil Shepherd, Managing Director �Celebrating the links between Liverpool and Ireland |
