General's Open Helicopter Ball Drop
THAYER ACADEMY INVITES YOU TO WIN A
Stay at a Kilkea Castle, a Luxury Irish vacation destination
One of Ireland's oldest inhabited castles, Kilkea Castle, is a hidden jewel just one hour from Dublin.
With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle was once the medieval stronghold of the FitzGerald's, Earls of Kildare.
Our 140 Bedroom Resort, set on 180 acres of landscaped gardens, ancient woodland and a meandering river, boasts several accommodation options to appeal to all tastes. This family-owned and managed estate offers a tranquil spa, a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and a world-class culinary experience.
Package Includes:
- Four (4) night stay at the castle for two (2) people
- Traditional Irish breakfast daily
- Two (2) days of golf including clubs and a golf buggy
- 200 Euro spa credit per person
- Whiskey tasting for two (2)
- Afternoon tea for two (2) at Hermione’s Restaurant at the Clubhouse
- One (1) dinner at Restaurant 1180
For more information on Kilkea Castle visit - https://www.kilkeacastle.ie/
1 Golf ball for $30
5 Golf balls for $125
15 Golf balls for $300
** Attendance is not required at the General’s Open to participate in the raffle. Each golf ball dropped from the helicopter on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham, MA, will be numbered through the amount of golf balls sold. Minimum of 100 golf ball raffle tickets must be sold by Monday, May 11, at 2:00 pm to proceed with the raffle. A maximum number of 500 golf ball raffle tickets will be sold. If weather prevents helicopter drop from taking place, a raffle by alternate means will be conducted on May 11, 2026.
Package is valued at €6,500. Package to be redeemed between September and May at a mutually convenient time no later than sixteen months from May 11, 2026.
This package was generously donated by Jaclyn Cashman Childs ‘00 and Trevor Childs P ‘31
All proceeds will benefit Thayer’s financial aid program
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