Tipperary couple win €50k jackpot prize in Credit Union Members' Draw

A local couple, Áine Dempsey and Brian Hickey of Kilsheelan, Clonmel, have been named as the lucky winners of Clonmel Credit Union’s mega €50,000 member’s draw.

The Members' Draw is one of a number of initiatives Clonmel Credit Union has to give back to the community and improve the lives of local families in South Tipperary.

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To date, it has given over €6.75 million in the Members’ Draw prizes.

The initiative recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

The draw took place live on Tipp FM’s Drivetime on Thursday, January 29, when Áine Dempsey and Brian Hickey received the good news.

“I couldn’t believe it; I thought it was a prank at first!” Áine Dempsey explained.

“When Audrey rang, she explained it was the credit union, and she told me to sit down. It was crazy. I was like, you know, somebody's pranking me here, because we were talking about earlier at work!”

The couple have big plans for their winnings, including a holiday.

Brian Hickey added: “It was unbelievable news! The Credit Union Member’s Draw is fantastic. It’s no brainer! Especially for the number of chances you have of winning. We’re delighted.”

Other Members’ Draw prize winners on the day were Maura R Forrestal, Laura Sheehan and John Nicolas Quigley.

Clonmel Credit Union distributes €21,000 among four members each month, with a chance to win €15,000, €3,000, €2,000, or €1,000 in cash, deposited directly into their credit union account.

“Congratulations to our latest Members’ Draw winners. We’re delighted to see the prize money staying local and making a real difference in our community.”

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Audrey Conway, Branch Manager, Clonmel Credit Union, commented: “The Members’ Draw is just one of the ways we support the region and help build a thriving community. We have a draw on the first Friday of each month, and we would encourage local people to be in with a chance of sharing in a €21,000 prize pot every month.”

All Members of Clonmel Credit Union can sign up to participate in the draw online or in the branch.

Anyone who is already part of CCU’s member draw automatically goes into all draws throughout the year, such as the Beat the January Blues one in January and extra draws to celebrate Credit Union Week.

Full details are available on www.clonmelcu.com.