Cork GAA Clubs Draw offers €450k in prizes

THE Cork GAA Clubs Draw returns for a new season, continuing to prove its reputation as one of country’s most popular and successful fundraisers.

GAA clubs countywide are in the midst of supporting the 2018/19 staging that offers an attractive array of prizes, including a chance to win 10 year Premium level seats at Pairc U í Chaoimh, €20k monthly first prizes, hotel breaks and many other cash offers.

With user satisfaction foremost in mind, the Cork GAA Clubs Draw website allows members to set up direct debit payments or use their credit card to begin or renew membership.

Originated in 1992 following the purchase of Páirc Uí Rinn by the Cork County Board, to date, more than €20 million has helped club fund local ventures. Proceeds from the draw offers investment in games development and coaching, risk free funding for clubs and capital projects support in addition to a sizeable proportion returning to the promoting club.

GAA president John Horan applauded all involved in the project on speaking at the 2018/19 launch in Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

“The draw is a winner for the clubs and county board who generate the finance. It takes a vision and plan, everybody works together as do clubs and county board, that’s very evident in County Cork,” said Mr Horan.

“There is a strong demand in providing facilities for young people and supporting the GAA promotion can leave a legacy to attract and add to the further development of gaelic games”, He added.

“It’s great to be involved, and there is nothing more local than participating in your own club. People love the passion of the club and enjoy success, ‘ tis important to be part of a sense of belonging, proceeds from the draw put together a positive contribution to one’s area”, he said.

Tickets cost €100 per annum with a guaranteed 45% contribution to the draw member’s club, rising to 58% on agreed target achievement.

Each club has a co-ordinator with a total of €450,000 prizes available - club co-ordinators can help process credit card payments through the use of a newly designed app.

John Crean, Aghabullogue; Sean Barry, Cork Senior hurler and Kevin O’Callaghan, Kilshannig & Ciork Games Manager at the Cork GAA Clubs Draw at Pairc Uí Chaoimh. Picture John Tarrant

Diarmuid Gowen, Treasurer, Cork County Board; Deputy Co. Mayor, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn and Lord Mayor, Cllr. Mick Finn at the Cork GAA Clubs Draw launch at Pairc Uí Chaoimh. Photos John Tarrant

Ivor Dulohery, Ted Lenihan, Donal Ducey and Dan Dulohery represented Ballyclogh at the Cork GAA Clubs Draw.

Frank Barry. Seán Feely(Dromtariffe) and Humphrey Murphy(Grenagh) at the Cork GAA Clubs Draw launch at Pairc Uí Chaomh.

Tom O’Reilly (Kilbrin) and Ted Linehan (Meelin) at the Cork GAA Clubs Draw launch.

Kanturk’s Joe Kearns and Brian O’Loughlin attended the launch.