From Tickets to Turf: Kanturk’s Raffle Success!

Kanturk Community Astro Turf Ltd was incorporated in March 2019 with the support of ten schools and sports clubs of Kanturk town. The objective is the development of an astroturf pitch for the children in the community of Kanturk and the surrounding area. The construction of this All-Weather astroturf pitch will be of great benefit to the town and the entire region of Duhallow.

They are nearing the final stage of construction - laying of the surface. The project is costing in the region of €1.2 million. €650,000 has been invested into the project so far and further funding from various agencies has been requested. However, they must fundraise approximately €100,000 to complete the project before August 2024.

A monster raffle was organized for the 23rd of February. For €50 you get a certificate sponsoring a square meter of Kanturk Astroturf and 1 entry ticket into the raffle. For €250 you get your name/your family or your business name on the wall of recognition for sponsoring 5 square meters of Kanturk Astroturf and 5 ticket entries into the raffle.

The winners from the draw were:

• 1st place: €3000 Michael Hartnett CO Ronnie’s Bar

• 2nd place: €2000 Shane Riordan, Rossacon, Kanturk

• 3rd place: €1000 Burtons Topline

• 4th place: €500 Spar Voucher Liam Murphy, Auctioneer, Strand St., Kanturk.

Congrats to all the winners. Remember you can still be a part of history and sponsor a square metre of Kanturk Community AstroTurf. In other good news, the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District Community Fund Scheme for 2024 was approved and 8,000 was allocated towards the Community Astro Turf project.

Michael Hartnett CO Ronnie’s Bar.

Shane Riordan, Rossacon, Kanturk.

Burtons Topline.

Liam Murphy, Auctioneer, Strand St., Kanturk.