Mayo GAA issues apology to clubs over draw error

by Aiden Henry

Mayo GAA clubs have been informed that an extra club development draw is being held next Saturday after an error occurred in respect of draw four when 1,000 tickets were inadvertently left out.

A statement issued to clubs today outlined: “This was a genuine error which we deeply regret and apologise for.

“Arising from this error we have decided to allow Draw 4 results to stand and we will pay out the prize money to all of the winners.

“We will now conduct a new extra draw with all of the numbers included with the same prize fund as draw 4.

“This extra draw (Draw 4 extra) will take place at 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, in Kiltane Clubhouse and will be followed by Draw 5.

“As with all club development draws, the additional draw will be broadcast live on Facebook.

“We have also reviewed draws 1, 2 and 3 and all tickets were included.”

The total prize fund for the extra draw is understood to be in the region of €10,000.