Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas
North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia
* IWRMS also provides rescue currently in Georgia and Florida
2025 “HOUNDS OF EIRE” Raffle
Grand Prize ~ A Trip to ANYWHERE!
(Up to a $3,500 Value)
PLUS many amazing runner up prizes!
Raffle runs from March 10 to June 1, 2025
Drawing June 1, 2025 6:00PM EST Via Livestream Online
(You do not need to be present to win)
Raffle tickets are $35 each
(A 6.9% processing fee will be added at checkout to offset the cost to IWRMS)
Only 600 raffle tickets will be sold!
(Minimum of 100 tickets must be sold or all monies will be returned to ticket buyers)
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Net proceeds benefit Irish Wolfhound Rescue of the Mid South (IWRMS)
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Drawing open only to participants residing in the U.S.
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Some states do not allow Non-Profit raffles or the sale of raffle tickets. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to be aware of their state's laws.
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For complete details on the rules, please read through the "Rules and Regulations" page.
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If a minimum of 100 tickets are not sold, the raffle will be cancelled, and all participants with tickets will be contacted, and all monies will be returned.
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To purchase tickets go to https://go.rallyup.com/houndsofeire2025 You will receive an email confirmation of your purchase, which will include the entry numbers assigned to your name.
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To view the live drawing watch for an email with a link to the livestream drawing which will occur on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. EST. You do not need to be on the livestream in order to win.
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Winners will be electronically drawn by RallyUp.
PRIZES
Grand Prize: "Hounds of EIRE" trip to Destination of Your Choice
Value of up to $3500
There aren't a lot of rules surrounding the Grand Prize trip. The one requirement is that you must use the funds within 12 months of the close of the raffle. Funds will be forfeited if not used by May 31, 2026. Other than that, it's up to you! Always dreamed of going to Ireland? Here's your chance. Or maybe your dream includes a different country, or a cruise, or a safari. . . The choices are endless and most certainly can include a traveling partner (or partners!). The trip itinerary is in your hands; the goal is for you to have a great time, and if possible, share some pictures!
additional RUNNER UP prizes:
In the order of the draw, each Runner Up winner may choose one of the wide variety of prizes shown below. The total number of Runner Up drawings will match the total number of Runner Up prizes. These prizes are not listed in any particular order of value.
No two winners may choose the same prize.
Please check back; prize choices will be added as they become available.
Caitlin Condon has donated two nights in the Orchid Cottage, a small Victorian guest house behind her main house in Savannah. Orchid Cottage is located right off Forsyth Park, one of the most famous squares in Savannah. And after you spend the day visiting the many museums, gardens, fountains and plantations, you can relax in the garden of Orchid Cottage with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, until you've recovered enough to enjoy all Savannah has to offer at night. This is a full guest house that you'll have to yourself, enchanting and inviting. It's just waiting for you to come and experience the best the south has to offer. So come for a weekend and make memories to last a lifetime. Visit Bonaventure Cemetery, River Street, Tybee Island, Wormsloe Historic Site, and the Gothic-Revival Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. If you're lucky enough to win, you will have 12 months from the date of the drawing to collect your prize.
Click on this photo
to view a slide deck
gallery of
Orchid Cottage
Link to Orchid Cottage: airbnb.com/h/orchidcottagesavannah
Donated by Caitlin Condon.
Visit Savannah
Have you ever imagined waking up on a warm spring morning to the smell of jasmine drifting in and the sound of a light breeze blowing through the leaves of the live oak trees? Do you dream about walking through fragrant gardens with Spanish moss draped overhead and the music of Savannah's many fountains playing for you as you stroll through the city's antebellum streets?
Savannah is a city of history, with the largest historical district in the United States. It is bursting at the seams with gardens, fountains, cemeteries and ghosts. Walk the same streets where the civil war was fought - a city so lovely that even Sherman couldn't bring himself to burn it on his march to the sea. Travel back in time while visiting beautiful, historical Savannah.
Describe your image
Topsail Beach, NC
You will be bowled over by the beautiful location of this house! A two level street side deck before you even make it inside beckons you to take in the surrounding views including views of the Atlantic Ocean! Warm wood tones and traditional furnishings invite you in to this well-maintained home with recent updates including tile floors, fresh paint throughout, and updated bedding! Bedrooms painted in beachy hues, a welcoming great room with space for everyone, family-friendly games and puzzles conveniently provided for indoor fun, books supplied for times of quiet escape, a large breed dog crate provided for your canine companion(s), and an outside yard area and canal just out the back door make for a wonderful vacation at quiet south Topsail Beach. Bring your canoe, paddle board, jet ski, kayaks, or very small flat bottom boat and dock it out your back door at the boat dock. Soak up the sun’s rays and gaze at the ocean from the top deck. Be lured into relaxation on the canal side covered porch with rocking chairs and a hammock perched underneath while taking in views of the canal and sound. Literally 100 feet to the public beach access!
Prize is for one week (Sunday to Sunday) in this 4 BR/2 B dog-friendly beach house, you choose which week from the last week of September through first week of November, 2025. For more information and photos please visit this link:
https://www.topsail-realty.com/booking/boyd/425 Donated by Kathy Boyd.
Sterling Silver Jewelry from Celtic Fantasy Dream
The talented Pat Powers has graciously donated one of her beautiful jewelry pieces to our raffle. To see examples of her designs, please visit her Facebook page. Photo and item description coming soon.
IWAC to pay for S&H to winner.
Luxe Limited Slip Crystal Collar
Fuzzywumpets is a USA company well known for their fabulous collars, leads and leashes. The winner of this prize will have the choice of one of the magnificent jeweled collars made with European crystals that are guaranteed against crystal loss. Sizes are from 5/8" wide to 1 1/2" wide. Value of this prize is $120.
Photo is one example of the different colors and patterns. To view more, please visit www.fuzzywumpets.com .
