ST KEVIN’S NS TO HOST €20K DROP
ST Kevin’s National School is holding a ‘€20K Drop’ at the Parkview in Newtown on October 28.
They held the launch night last Wednesday in The Whale Theatre with MC Laura Wood
The 20K Drop is run nationwide by Pallas Marketing and is similar to the TV show ‘ The Million Pound Drop’.
Each of the eight contestants selected will receive €2,500. They place their money on what they feel is the correct answer.
They may divide their money between the four suggested answers.
All money placed on the correct answer is safe whilst the other answers drop their money into the podium.
Having answered the eight questions, the contestants keep the remaining amount they have left.
Principal of St Kevin’s Scott Vance said ‘We are delighted with the response from the companies who have come on board as major sponsors and advertisers.
‘All sponsors and advertisers will avail of on screen advertising on the night of the show and will be promoted strongly by us on the night.
‘A big thank to our sponsors - BBA Architects, BPT Fitness, Brereton Carpets, Damien Ke- ogh & Associates, Des Doyle Butchers, Geoghegan Home Extensions, KBC, Mooch and Ori-Derm.
‘A special mention to Oliver Leonard who made a very generous donation towards the fundraiser.’
Mr Vance went on to say that the proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards upgrading a number of classrooms in the school.
A demonstration of the game was held and the ‘contestant’ and first official ticket buyer for the event was Cathaoirleach of Greystones Municipal District Council, Gerry Walsh.
Mr Vance paid special thanks to the hard working committee for all their efforts to date.
Tickets for the this entertaining and fun-filled show which will be held on October 28 in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy are available now.
Tickets are priced at €25 each & there will be a discount for families or groups with four tickets available for €80.
Organisers are delighted that there are 40 local business who are supporting the event through advertising.
If there are any other businesses who want to advertise and or people wish to purchase tickets for the show, contact stkevins20kdrop@gmail.com or 086 1546609.