The Borris-In-Ossory Community Development Association/Tidy Towns and the Borris-In-Ossory Santa Claus Club have joined forces for a novel fundraising venture.
Draw the Joker is the name of the fundraiser and Participants, for the sum of €2, will be asked to select a number from 1 to 53 to pinpoint where the Joker is situated on a specifically designed notice board.
When the Joker is found the person, who has been drawn from the drum of all participants and has chosen the right number, will receive that draws Jackpot, if it’s not the Joker a €20 consolation prize will be presented and the Jackpot carries, on rising by €20 for the next fortnight.
The Jackpot starts at €200 and increases by €20 fortnightly if not won.
It will rotate each fortnight between Rosie O’Grady’s and Kelly’s Public Houses.
Participation in the game will also be available from Committee Members and Supporters of both organisations.
At a recent organising committee meeting a draw took place to select where the first draw takes place and Kelly’s was the winner.
Draw the Joker will be launched at a function in Kelly’s Bar at 9pm on Saturday April 14.
The first draw will then take place on Monday April 23 at Kelly’s, with the board then moving on to Rosie O’Grady’s Bar where the second draw will take place on Monday May 7.
The groups wish to sincerely thank both venues for their kindness to allow the draws to be promoted and conducted on their premises.
Full details and rules of the game are available on both organisations Facebook Pages (Borris Tidy Towns and Borris-In-Ossory Santa Claus Club) or from any members of both organisations.
All are welcome to the Launch night at Kelly’s Bar on Saturday April 14.
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