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Special thanks to Danny Lawlor-Fitzpatrick for making this video.

The St Francis NS Lottery was launched in June 2024 to replace the former “Contribution Card” system to pay for extra-curricular activities for your children.

€2.50 for 1 line and €5 for 3 lines. 

Open to everyone so please spread the word and invite family and friends to join in.

Parents who prefer to not play the lottery, but would still like to support the school, are welcome to make a voluntary annual donation via Aladdin.

The school lottery pays for many activities:

  • Fitkids
  • Buses
  • Swimming
  • Chess
  • Yoga
  • Class trips e.g. to the DkIT Science Fair, Louth County Museum, the Military Museum and more
  • The school choir and school choir trips such as the Peace Proms
  • Outside specialists e.g. first aid training, speech and drama
  • Visiting zoos e.g. Newgrange Falconry, Newport Shepherds and the National Reptile Zoo
  • Visiting theatres
  • Sports leagues
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Basketball
  • Gaelic Football
  • Hurling and Camogie coaching
  • Irish Dancing
  • The school quiz team
  • Debating competitions
  • Story tellers

This list is not exhaustive but should give you an idea of how important money we raise from the lottery is.  So please consider buying tickets and remember:  It could be you!

For more information and for the list of recent winners, please visit: St Francis NS Lottery Page