Donegal man scoops top prize in Galway GAA's €340,000 house draw

Kinvara is synonymous with music and culture, hosting major events like the Fleadh na gCuach and the Cruinniú na mBád

placeholder image — Kinvara is synonymous with music and culture, hosting major events like the Fleadh na gCuach and the Cruinniú na mBád

Dean Doherty from Ballybofey will take the keys for the fantastic home on Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way boasts breathtaking views of the famous Dunguaire Castle and the Bay, with the world-famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher on its doorstep

There was a Donegal winner in Galway GAA's fundraising house draw, worth €340,000.

Dean Doherty from Ballybofey will take the keys for the fantastic home on Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way boasts breathtaking views of the famous Dunguaire Castle and the Bay, with the world-famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher on its doorstep.

Congratulations to Dean Doherty, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, the winner of a fantastic new home in Kinvara,

Here is the moment Dean received the all important phonecall from Galway GAA Chairperson, Paul Bellew.

"Enjoy spectacular views with the famous Dunguaire Castle set against Kinvara Bay to the West," the promotion said. "You are perfectly positioned along the Wild Atlantic Way and at the foothills of the Burren, an area of outstanding natural history and geology. Kinvara is synonymous with music and culture, hosting major events like the Fleadh na gCuach and the Cruinniú na mBád. The village boasts great shops, bars, and restaurants.

"While the prize is a two-bedroom end terrace, we highlight the premium features common to the development: A2 Energy Rating: Built for the future, your home will boasts a highly efficient A2 BER energy rating, incorporating a heat pump and underfloor heating on the ground floor; Premium Finish: The development features high-quality painted render facades with natural stone cladding. You will enjoy extra-height ceilings at ground floor and contemporary fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms.

Safety & Security: Peace of mind is paramount, with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detection, a triple-locking system on all doors, and hard-wiring for a future intruder alarm system; onnectivity: Your home is wired for high-speed broadband and includes USB charging points in the main living room, kitchen, and master bedroom; Outdoor Space: Includes a driveway to accommodate two off-street parking spaces and a paved patio area to the rear."