RYSE Chocolate, Ireland’s homegrown chocolate energy bar brand, has confirmed its return as a sponsor of the Women’s Irish Challenge at Malahide Golf Club this July 29-31 for the second consecutive year.
The Women’s Irish Challenge, part of the Ladies European Tour Access Series (LETAS) and organised by the ForeFront Group, made history in 2025 as Ireland’s first-ever LETAS event, drawing 126 players from across Europe to compete for a €45,000 prize fund. It returns to Malahide’s championship course on Dublin’s north coast in 2026, building on the strong foundation laid in its debut year.
Speaking on the partnership, Ian O’ Rourke RYSE Co-founder and Managing Director said:
“We are delighted to be sponsoring the Women’s Irish Challenge for a second year. This event showcases some of the best emerging women golfers from Ireland, Europe and globally. Last year’s event was a tremendous success and we are excited about renewing our partnership while also fuelling these world class golfers for this year’s tournament.”
Cian Branagan, CEO, ForeFront Group:
“We are thrilled to welcome RYSE Chocolate back as a sponsor of the Women’s Irish Challenge for a second consecutive year. Their support last year played a real part in making the inaugural event such a success, and it’s great to have an Irish brand of their calibre behind us again. The Women’s Irish Challenge is going from strength to strength, and partnerships like this one are key to our ambition of making this one of the standout events on the women’s professional golf calendar in Europe.”
RYSE Chocolate is Europe’s first chocolate energy bar powered by 80mg of caffeine for energy and vitamins B6 and B12 which help improve focus. Produced in Newbridge co. Kildare and founded in 2025, RYSE won both global and national awards for its outstanding innovation and taste. It’s a huge hit in pro-shops up and down the country due to its steady release of energy and creamy delicious taste. It is also growing in retail, RYSE is now available in Circle K, SPAR, Londis, Daybreak, Avoca, and Fresh The Good Food Market stores nationwide. Follow @rysechocolate on social media to keep up to date on the brand.
