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Hi and Welcome to our Dunnamaggin GAA World Record Attempt.
We are aiming to set a Guinness World Records ™ of 1000 ride-on mowers mowing at the same time to raise funds for The Camphill Community and Dunnamaggin GAA.
The Camphill Community of Ballytobin is situated within the Parish of Dunnamaggin and is a therapeutic community for adults and children with special needs.
Dunnamaggin GAA club consists of Dunnamaggin Hurling Club and Kilmoganny Football Club. We have over 18 teams between the two clubs. We are raising funds for the development of new sporting facilities
WHY: To raise money for The Camphill Community and Dunnamaggin GAA Club
WHEN: Sunday 24th July, 2011 @ 1pm
WHERE: Dunnamaggin GAA Grounds, Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny
Club competition: Each club that sells 10 tickets will receive a ticket for a draw with a prize of a Husqvarna GTH260Xp tractor complete with 3 box collector VALUE €6000 ( mowers must attend on the day)
Individual competitions:
Each person who attends with a mower on the day will receive a ticket for a draw
1st prize: Husqvarna ride on lawnmower VALUE €3300
2nd prize: Husqvarna Hedgetrimmer VALUE €500
3rd prize: Husqvarna Chainsaw VALUE €500
And lots more prizes…………..
Other prizes to be won:
Oldest mower in the field on the day
Best dressed driver on the day
Best decorated mower on the day
Raffle on the day
1st prize: Key Start lawnmower VALUE € 700
2nd prize: Brushcutter VALUE € 500
And lots more prizes……….
Click here for >> Rules and application form.
If you would like to participate you can enter by:
1. Downloading the application form and forwarding to us with payment. ENTRY FORM
2. If your local sports club is participating in the challenge you can purchase a ticket from them.
3. Emailing us @ Ride on Mower World Record Attempt
4. Phoning us on: 086 7847002
If you are a club who would like to distribute tickets and enter in the draw for the Husqvarna GTH260XP Tractor Complete with 3 Box Collector, retail value at € 6,000
Emailing us @ Ride on Mower World Record Attempt
Phoning us on: 086 7847002
All other events can be entered into on the day of the World Record Attempt.
Your mower must be a ride-on lawnmower driven by someone over 16 years of age with a provisional or full tractor or car licence.
The mower must be in Dunnamaggin GAA grounds by 11am on Sunday 24th , but we will accept mowers from 10am on Saturday 23 rd July and these will be under 24hour security provided by Dunnamaggin GAA Club
You must present your ticket on arrival. You will receive a number which MUST be worn by your driver during the event. The driver must be at their mower by 12.30 sharp to begin the parade.
Each mower will have to begin mowing on signal from official and mow continuously for 1 minute.
Please make sure you have a full tank of fuel on arrival
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As well as having our world record attempt in progress we are having a family friendly event with loads for everyone of any age to get involved in.
We will have trade stands including, of course, a Husqvarna gardening tools stand, but also many others:
Some of our many stands
Garden plants
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
T-Shirt and Cap printing
Hot & Cold Food
Sweet Shop
Also on the day lots of Family Fun Carnival stands for all the family to enjoy including:
Big-Buzzer Game
Mini-Car Racing
Crazy Bike
Ring the Bell
Jousting competition
Bottle fishing
Pillow fighting
Splash the Clown
Toss The Sheaf
Pocket Lady
Basketball shots
Weight-lifting
Face-painting
Helium Balloons
Wheel of fortune
Live Music from:
The Reid Traditional group
Sidetrack and much, much more.
Telephone: 086 7847002 OR
WWW.RIDEONLAWNMOWERWORLDRECORDATTEMPT.COM
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