‘Your Club, Your Country’ Grand Draw Winners Announced
The IRFU/Ulster Bank ‘Your Club, Your Country’ Grand Draw winners were announced today following the official draw at Irish Rugby headquarters.
The top prize of a trip to South Africa for Ireland’s 2016 summer tour was won by Daniel Casey and the winning ticket was sold by Castleisland RFC.
This year the fundraising initiative raised over 580,000 euro for the 137 participating clubs. To date, the scheme has raised over 3 million euro for clubs around the country.
The Ulster Bank-backed initiative allows clubs to sell up to 1,000 tickets at €;10 per ticket and retain 100% of the ticket sale revenue.
The IRFU and its partners supply the prizes for the ‘Your Club, Your Country’ Grand Draw, ensuring clubs reap the maximum benefit from the fundraising scheme.
Martin O’Sullivan, President of the IRFU, commented: “Once again a large number of clubs have reaped the benefit of this unique fundraising initiative. Clubs around the country are constantly looking for ways in which to improve their facilities and the services they offer to their communities.
“This requires fundraising and the ‘Your Club, Your Country’ initiative can make a significant contribution to a club’s annual fundraising goals. The continuing support of Ulster Bank of the Grand Draw is greatly appreciated.”
Lionel Mahon, Branch Manager at Ulster Bank College Green, added: “Ulster Bank are once again delighted to be associated with ‘Your Club, Your Country’ and we wish every success to the clubs involved and throughout the season.”
2015 ‘YOUR CLUB, YOUR COUNTRY’ GRAND DRAW PRIZE WINNERS:
Tour with the Irish Rugby Team in South Africa in 2016
Return flights, hotel accommodation, match tickets and spending allowance for two persons
(compliments of the IRFU) – Daniel Casey – ticket sold by Castleisland RFC
France v Ireland 2016 RBS 6 Nations VIP trip to Paris
return flights, hotel accommodation, match tickets and spending allowance for two persons
(compliments of Ulster Bank) – Sorcha Hurley, – ticket sold by Dungarvan RFC
England v Ireland 2016 RBS 6 Nations VIP trip to London
return flights, hotel accommodation, match tickets and spending allowance for two persons
(compliments of Canterbury) – John O’Connor, – ticket sold by Cashel RFC
Experience Business Class Service with Aer Lingus
Transatlantic business class return flights, hotel accommodation for four nights and spending allowance for two persons (compliements of Aer Lingus) – Michael Martin, – ticket sold by Stillorgan RFC
Cirque du Soleil VIP trip to the South of France
Return flights, hotel accommodation and tickets to the event for two persons
(complements of DHL) – Bridie Costello, – ticket sold by Longford RFC
2016 Galway Races VIP package
Corporate hospitality at the Galway Races and overnight hotel accommodation for two persons
(compliments of Guinness) – Joey Doherty, – ticket sold by Dungarvan RFC
2016 3 Arena VIP package
Attend 6 concerts of your choice in 3 Arena in 2016
(compliments of 3 Arena) – Brid Hanly, – ticket sold by Cashel RFC
Ireland v Wales 2016 RBS 6 Nations VIP package at Aviva Stadium
VIP package including official IRFU hospitality and match tickets for two persons
(compliments of Volkswagen) – Declan Lavelle, – ticket sold by Monivea RFC
Ireland v Italy 2016 RBS 6 Nations VIP package at Aviva Stadium
VIP package including official IRFU hospitality and match tickets for two persons
(compliments of Lucozade Sport) – Paddy Kelly, – ticket sold by Cashel RFC
Ireland v Scotland 2016 RBS 6 Nations VIP package at Aviva Stadium
VIP package including official IRFU hospitality and match tickets for two persons
(compliments of Dove Men + Care) – Anthony Whelan, – ticket sold by Balbriggan RFC