Delight as new online facility for Muckross lotto goes live

The Muckross Lottery community fundraiser, which has operated since 1995, has raised thousands of euro for the benefit of local community groups and bodies including Loughguittane National School, Muckross ICA and Muckross Rowing Club among others.

Over the years, countless prize winners have also benefited in the share of both jackpot and ‘Match 3’ prize wins.

The first Muckross Lottery draw was held in the summer of 1995, a year which also saw the opening of the Muckross Community Centre. At the time, the lottery draw was a first of its kind in Killarney and was to set a fine example for the many other sports club and community lotteries that were later established in the town.

The community fundraiser has continued to be a vital support, initially securing the completion of the Muckross Community Centre and over time generating funds for the development of school, community and sporting facilities in the Muckross area.

Since 1995, the lottery has been sustained by the unwavering commitment of local sellers and a dedicated committee within the community association. A number of the lottery’s founding members continue to sell weekly tickets to this day in support of local causes.

In a move with the times and ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Muckross Lottery, the association is now building for the future and launching its new online lottery facility. Ahead of the online launch this month, the Association has collaborated with Irish company ClubForce, a leading provider of online lottery systems, to develop the secure online system.

It is hoped the new online facility will generate new lottery sales, extend the lottery’s reach to those living abroad and sustain the community fundraiser long into the future. Existing lottery supporters who avail of the online option can also enjoy the benefits of new features including a weekly results email, ticket auto renewal and access to ticket purchase history.

The Association are also keen to highlight that existing hard copy tickets will continue to be available and sold as normal. The Community Association is seeking the support of all residents of the Muckross area and all those with a connection to the community, to spread the word and get behind the new online lottery.

Online tickets can now be purchased ahead of the weekly draws on Saturday June 22, June 29 and throughout July. The jackpot for Saturday June 22 stands at €5,050 with a rollover each week if the jackpot is not won.

Online lottery tickets can be purchased each week (three tickets for €5) while a single €2 ticket can also be purchased for multiple draws. The lottery’s annual ‘green’ ticket is also available online for €100 and continues to include two free draws.

The link to the Muckross Lottery online is here: https://muckrosscommunityassociation.clubforce.com/products/lotto/muckross-community-assocation-lotto