'Quid Games' is coming to a south Mayo town next month

Ballinrobe Rugby Club has officially launched their ‘Quid Games’ fundraiser in Inch’s Bar, Ballinrobe.

‘Quid Games’ is a thrilling event featuring six skill-based challenges testing everyone, with both mental and physical challenges.

Contestants will battle it out through elimination rounds, until just two remaining to face off in an epic final, all of which will take place in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, on Saturday, October 18.

The event will see €6,000 of prize money up for grabs and will be awarded as follows: €3,000 for the winner; €2,000 for the runner-up; €1,000 for third place.

All funds raised will go directly towards the development of Ballinrobe Rugby Club’s facilities, with a major goal being the purchase of land to secure the club’s future.

Speaking at at the launch Ballinrobe Rugby Club President Deirdre Burke said that this is a massive fundraiser for the club.

“This is a massive fundraiser for us as a club and the last time we held a major fundraiser was in 2011.

"We hope to have 30 contestants involved in the ‘Quid Games’ and the monies raised by the contestants will go towards facilities for the club.

"The club has grown hugely over the last number of years, especially at underage level.

"As well as the men’s teams, we also have a women’s team. We did not have a women’s team for 20 years. This fundraiser is for the betterment of our club and developing the facilities.”