Islandeady community draw was a huge success
Liam Keaveney, Chairperson, Islandeady Development Company, making the presentation of €26,000 to Anne Heraty, Aughagower. Also included in the photograph are her husband, Tomás, and members of the Islandeady Community Council. Picture: John Moylette
Islandeady Development Company and Islandeady Community Council have expressed their heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the hugely successful Win26k.ie fundraising raffle, which ran for 20 weeks and culminated in a wonderful community draw on February 14th.
Organisers of the fundraiser were overwhelmed by the encouragement and generosity shown by people both locally and further afield. The level of support throughout the campaign is a true reflection of the strong community spirit in Islandeady.
Sincere thanks have been extended to the many local businesses and businesses further afield who generously allowed raffle tickets to be sold on their premises over the course of the campaign. Their cooperation and hospitality played a vital role in the overall success of the fundraiser.
Special recognition has been given to the members of Islandeady Development Company and Islandeady Community Council, who worked tirelessly week after week selling tickets, as well as to the many additional volunteers from the wider community who stepped forward to help. Their commitment, positivity and determination ensured the campaign’s success.
The draw night itself was a memorable occasion for the community and was held in The Key West. The organisers wish to sincerely thank Gary Walsh and all at The Key West for hosting the event and facilitating the draw.
The community was honoured to welcome former Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who kindly attended and drew the winning ticket. Thanks were also extended to Michael Kelly of Michael Kelly Accountants, who supervised the draw to ensure full transparency and integrity in the process.
Congratulations have been warmly extended to Ann Heraty, winner of the Win26k.ie raffle. The community wishes Ann every happiness with her prize.
The proceeds from the raffle will contribute towards the local funding requirement needed to develop a fantastic new community facility for Islandeady — a project that will greatly enhance amenities in the area and benefit generations to come.
