Top Mayo venue reveals its €10,000 golden ticket winners
The TF Royal Castlebar has announced the winners of its 2025 Golden Ticket competition, an incredible prize worth over €10,000.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity grants two lucky winners VIP access to every live entertainment event at the TF Royal for the entire year.
Congratulations to Lisa Bourke from Castlebar, who won the online competition, and Marie Martin from Ballina, who claimed victory in the Midwest Radio on-air competition.
With thousands of entries pouring in across both competitions—one run through TF Royal’s digital channels and the other through Midwest Radio’s Late Late Lunchbox with Padraic Walsh—the excitement was at an all-time high.
Now, both winners will enjoy two VIP tickets to over 100 live events throughout 2025, featuring an incredible mix of live music, comedy, theatre, musicals, family shows, podcasts, and sports talk events at one of Ireland’s most dynamic entertainment venues.
Lisa Bourke, a Castlebar native and a regular patron of the TF Royal, was stunned by her win.
"I never win anything. I’m over the moon to have won this! I love the TF—it’s such a brilliant facility to have in our town, and I can’t wait to experience all the incredible events coming this year."
Lisa is particularly excited to return for the 30+ Plus Club, as well as upcoming shows including Taylor Fever, Damien Dempsey, Deirdre O’Kane, Smokie, and Joanne McNally.
Meanwhile, in Ballina, Marie Martin’s win came as a complete surprise—her husband unknowingly entered her into the Midwest Radio competition!
"I was speechless when Midwest called me—it was an absolute shock, and I’m delighted with the win."
Lisa and Marie will get to enjoy two VIP seats for every single live event at the TF Royal in 2025, with a lineup that includes music with Christy Moore and Garron Noone, comedy with Castlebar Cat Laughs and Jason Manford, as well as musicals, family shows, podcasts, and sports talk events.
Gillian Conway McGreal, Director of Marketing & Entertainment, highlighted the impact of the competition.
"The Golden Ticket competition is a fantastic way for us to engage with our audience. We’re thrilled to host it each year and always enjoy building a great connection with the winners."
The TF Royal Castlebar continues to bring the very best in live entertainment to the west of Ireland, and for Lisa and Marie, 2025 will be a year to remember!