Down Syndrome Ireland fundraiser launched by Country Music Star Cliona Hagan

One of Ireland’s best known country music singers, Cliona Hagan, has launched Down Syndrome Ireland’s National Raffle to raise essential funds for the charity and its network of 25 branches throughout Ireland.

The raffle runs until 18th November 2022, with the draw taking place on 25th November. Down Syndrome Ireland hopes to raise necessary funds to support the Down syndrome community at both local and national levels with speech and language therapies, parent support groups, adult education courses and multiple social opportunities. Many of these supports are co-ordinated by Down Syndrome Ireland’s branch network which operates almost exclusively on a voluntary basis.

Cliona, who has an uncle with Down syndrome said, “My Uncle Paul means the world to me and my family, I have known him all my life and the challenges he faces. I am delighted and honoured to launch this year’s national raffle to help raise much needed funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. It all starts with the generosity of the public. Without you, these key services wouldn’t be available, so make sure to buy your tickets!”

Following on the success of last year’s raffle, Barry Sheridan, CEO of Down Syndrome Ireland, said: “Supporting our National Raffle will help raise vital funds so that we can continue to provide children and adults with Down syndrome the resources they need as they continue to grow and develop and get the best support possible throughout their lives. We understand that the cost of living crisis that many people face, so we are asking people to do what they can to help.’’

Check out some of the brilliant prizes below:

Tickets start at €5 and can be purchased online via www.downsyndrome.ie

1st Prize – Disneyland Paris Family Holiday

2nd Prize – Cashel Palace 5* Hotel 2 night stay

3rd Prize – Patrick Guilbaud Restaurant 2 Michelin Star Lunch for four

4th Prize – €500 Dunnes Stores gift card

5th Prize – Bruce Springsteen two tickets RDS, 5th May 2023

The draw will take place on November 25th 2022.