Success of Mayo GAA club draw will help build new facility in memory of local boy
The winner of a brand-new Peugeot 3008 has been announced by Tourmakeady GAA Club as part of its massive ‘Win a Car' initiative.
The funds raised from the draw will go towards the development of a new Astro turf at their club and the new facility will be named in honour of a local boy, Ben Duffy, who passed away in 2020.
Sophie Cryan, a young student from Partry, won the ultimate prize of the Peugeot 3008 from JJ Burke Car Sales, Ballinrobe.
When Sophie’s grandad, Tom Heneghan purchased the ticket in O’Toole’s of Ballintubber, he wrote Sophie’s name on it “for luck."
Sophie’s parents Barry and Susan Cryan were over the moon when local parish priest Fr. John Kenny had the honour of announcing the winner.
Joseph Burke, dealer principal, JJ Burke Car Sales said: “When Tourmakeady asked us to partner with them we were delighted to be in a position to facilitate their request.
"They have worked so hard in raising the huge sum of €200,000. It is quite touching that they are calling the new development ‘Pairc Ben’ after young Ben. You can never under estimate community support and spirit.”
Joe Heneghan, chairperson, Tourmakeady GAA Club added: “We are a small club but are very proud of it and its strong community.
"We ran several very successful fundraising campaigns over the years however the ‘Win aCar’ initiative, supported by JJ Burke Car Sales and their brand ambassadors Diarmuid O’Connor and Tommy Conroy exceeded our expectations.
"As a result we can now look forward to opening our new AstroTurf pitch later in the year. We are hugely appreciative of the backing we received from GAA clubs and the general public.”
Tourmakeady GAA Club will soon start development on ‘Pairc Ben’ and once the facility is open it will be available to use by Mayo development squads, local schools and other groups. It will be a huge asset to the community and surrounding areas.
JJ Burke Car Sales are proud to be partner with Tourmakeady, they are one of the west of Ireland's leading Peugeot dealerships with a wide range of new and used vehicles.
If you are interested in taking a 231 Peugeot for a test drive call our sales team on 0949502000 or go to jjburkecarsales.com