Downings GAA Club launched their fundraising draw on Saturday before their local derby with St. Michaels. They hope to raise enough money from the draw to provide floodlights for one of their pitches and also a walking track around the perimiter of the complex. The Helicopter Ball Drop Draw will have €35,000 in prizes with first prize of €25,000. The novel draw will take place on the 26th of October weather permitting and the Club members are putting in a big effort between now and the draw date to sell as many tickets as possible. They cost €50 each or three for €100 and are available from Club members, Comittee or online at www.helicopterdrop.ie Downings currently have two full size pitches and a training pitch and they cater for 15 teams from Under 4 up to senior in both mens and ladies so their facilities are well used and the walking track will provide a safe space away from traffic for everyone of all ages to exercise. For the draw there will be a digital map drawn of the pitch with each square given a number and it will be posted online on the morning of the draw so people can see where their squares are in the hope the balls falls there to win €25,000 or one of the other 4 cash prizes.
