A novel fundraising venture has been launched in Borris-in-Ossory to assist local community groups.
The initiative, ‘Find the Joker’ was launched by Borris-In-Ossory Community Development Association/Tidy Towns and Borris-in-Ossory Santa Claus Club at a function in Kelly’s Bar recently.
The Jackpot starts at €200 and increases by €20 fortnightly if not won. Entry Fee to select where you think the Joker resides between 1 and 53 is €2.
The Draws will rotate each fortnight between Rosie O’Grady’s and Kelly’s Public Houses.
Envelopes to participate in the game are also available at Daybreak, the local Post Office, from Committee Members and Supporters of both organisations. Completed Envelopes can be deposited in any of the purpose built boxes which have been installed in the 4 Business premises.
The first draw took place on Monday 23rd April at Kelly’s, Stephen Fahy was our first envelope to be drawn and Number 4 was his choice. Card at 4 was turned but no sign of the Joker! Stephen received a consolation prize of €20.
The Board was then transferred to Rosie O’Grady’s Bar and our 2nd draw will take place on Monday 7th May.
The organisers wish to sincerely thank both venues for their kindness to allow the draws to be promoted and conducted on their premises.
They also thanked Daybreak and the post office for displaying their posters, envelopes and envelope boxes.
Sincere thanks also went to Richard Power for making and sponsoring the deposit boxes.
David Fitzpatrick, Borris-In-Ossory Community Development Association/Tidy Towns and Brendan Foyle, Borris-In-Ossory Santa Claus Club preparing for the recent launch of Find The Joker at Kellys Bar.
Full details, results and rules of the game are available on both organisations’ Facebook Pages (BorrisTidy Towns and Borris-In-Ossory Santa Claus Club,) on posters in all shops or from any members of both organisations.
“Please support this fundraiser for your community. Card number 4 has been turned and will now be unavailable for the duration of this first game. Jackpot now has risen to €220. Try Your Luck,” the organisers have urged.
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