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07 Jan 2026
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07 Jan 2026
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Pictured are Dervilia Cullotty, Chris Byrne, Rosaleen Lally and Leanne Barrett at the draw.
A draw for a Ford 3000 1975 tractor took place in McDonnell’s Bar in Belmullet on New Year’s Day. The raffle has been ongoing for a number of months and was run by the Erris Family & Community Support Centre, with thanks to a restored tractor provided to them by Chris Byrne.
The proceeds from the fundraiser were all in aid of the North West Stop counselling service - Erris branch. There was fantastic support locally and from the diaspora with a total of 1770 tickets being sold. The total raised and going to this worthy cause is €18,000.
The winning number, selected at random via a virtual wheel was 1646, and the winner was John Reddington of the JRL Group. John is a well known businessman based in London but originally from Bohola. Reddington, who is in the construction industry, also owns racehorses while he himself is a jockey who has raced on 50 occasions.
Thanks go to the MC for the draw, Pat Cafferkey and the adjudicator Garda David Reilly. In 2025 over 100 people accessed NWSTOP’s free counselling service in Erris. This fundraiser ensures the continuation and sustainability of this important service.
The North West Stop counselling service paid thanks to everyone who bought tickets or supported this cause in anyway during 2025. If you need support, please call 0818444000.
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