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Naas race to help Barretstown children

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Naas race to help Barretstown children

COMPETITION CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF THE €5,000 HANNON TRAVEL VOUCHER, EDEL HEFFERNAN. EDEL'S ASSIGNED HORSE, SACRED BRIDGE WAS THE WINNER OF THE IRISH EBF BALLYHANE STAKES. 

THE JUST GIVING PAGE WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 6TH.


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Donate a minimum of €5 to Barretstown and be in a chance to win a €5,000 holiday voucherThe Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes race day, Bank Holiday Monday August 2nd

  • In conjunction with the Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes race day on Monday August 2nd, Naas Racecourse have launched a partnership with children’s charity, Barretstown who have lost over €1 million fundraising revenue due to Covid-19 pandemic.
  • To raise much needed funds for Barretstown, Naas Racecourse ask everyone to donate a minimum of €5 to their Barretstown and be in with a chance to win a €5,000 holiday voucher from Hannon Travel.
  • Each individual donation will be placed ina draw where ex leading amateur rider and Naas local, Katie Walsh will pick 24 names who will be assigned a horse in the €300,000 Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes,the richest race at Naas Racecourse. The person assigned to the winning horse will walk away with a €5,000 voucher from Hannon Travel. The race will take place on Bank Holiday Monday August 2nd
  • The draw for the 24 names, who will be assigned a horse in the race, will be made on Friday 30th July.
  • Based in Ballymore Eustace in County Kildare, the mission at Barretstown is to rebuild the lives of children affected by serious illness and their families, through a life changing therapeutic recreation programmes in a safe, fun and supportive environment.
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Terms & Conditions:

  • All money raised will go directly to Barretstown. 
  • HOW TO DONATE? Simply hit the Give Now button and sign into JustGiving so we can see your name & contact details for the competition. 
  • Those who make a donation before noon on July 28th (excluding those who made an anonoymous donation) will be automatically entered into a draw.
  • 24 finalists will be picked and announced on Friday 30th July. 
  • Each finalist will be assigned to a horse in the Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes Race on Bank Holiday Monday August 2nd at Naas Racecourse. 
  • The Naas Racecourse event will take place infront of a limited crowd in line with government guidelines.
  • The voucher from Hannon Travel will be issued to the winner when the government give the green light for international travel.

Best wishes,

Naas Racecourse, the Irish EBF & Ballyhane Stud. 

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About the charity

Childhood stops for seriously ill children. At Barretstown we Press Play. Barretstown offers free, medically endorsed, Therapeutic Recreation camps & programmes for children & families living with serious illness. Our programmes are recognised by doctors as having a lasting & profound impact.

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