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Irish Woman Raffling Renovated Cottage Surpasses Ticket Sales Target

Imelda Collins's unconventional home raffle near Sligo has sold nearly 300,000 tickets at £5 each, far exceeding her goal and promising a significant profit.

Imelda Collins is raffling her two-bedroom cottage in Ireland for £5
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Instead of selling her Irish countryside home on the open market, Imelda Collins is raffling it off.
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Overview

  • Imelda Collins, a healthcare worker, is raffling her two-bedroom cottage in Sligo, Ireland, through the Raffall platform at £5 per ticket.
  • The raffle, launched in October 2024, aimed to sell 150,000 tickets but has surpassed expectations with 298,624 tickets issued by May 23, 2025.
  • Collins will cover all legal and transfer fees, ensuring the winner pays only the ticket cost for the fully renovated property on 1.75 acres of land.
  • She invested heavily in marketing, including professional photography, drone videography, and national advertising, to drive ticket sales.
  • Inspired by a similar Dublin raffle, Collins is using this method to facilitate her move to Italy, where she plans to join her husband.