Irish Woman’s Dream to Raffle Her Countryside Home Gains Global Attention
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London, UK – November 6th, 2024 – A heartfelt idea from the Irish countryside is beginning to capture hearts and headlines worldwide. Imelda Collins, an Irish health worker from County Leitrim, has launched a remarkable competition on Raffall — giving entrants the chance to win her fully furnished, two-bedroom home, Butterfly Cottage, for just £5.
Hosted on the trusted online competition platform Raffall, the raffle offers participants from around the world the opportunity to own a turnkey home nestled on 1.75 acres of scenic Irish countryside. The winner will receive the property fully furnished, with all legal fees and stamp duty covered by Collins herself.
“I did a lot of research on it,” says Collins. “I didn’t just wake up one day and decide to raffle it. I was inspired by another Irishwoman who raffled her Dublin flat to move to Paris — her story felt similar to mine.”
Having purchased Butterfly Cottage in 2022 for €133,000 (approximately $150,000 USD), Imelda has since renovated it extensively — adding insulated floors, a new boiler, and a fitted kitchen — transforming the property into a warm and sustainable modern home.
The competition launched in October 2024, with a target of 150,000 tickets at £5 each. If the goal is reached, the lucky winner will become the new owner of Butterfly Cottage. If not, a generous cash alternative will be awarded instead.
Participants can enter directly via the official Raffall listing here:
👉 Enter to win Butterfly Cottage on Raffall
A Modern Platform for a Timeless Idea
Collins’ story exemplifies a growing trend — people turning to Raffall as a transparent and secure way to sell assets, fund new ventures, or give others life-changing opportunities.
“During the pandemic, we saw house raffles become a phenomenon,” said Stelios Kounou, CEO and Founder of Raffall. “We never imagined people would raffle entire homes, but it has become one of the most trusted, exciting, and fair ways for people to achieve something extraordinary.”
Since its inception, Raffall has hosted over 44,000 competitions, awarded more than 130,000 prizes, and generated over $63 million in revenue for competition hosts worldwide. Every draw is conducted independently, ensuring complete fairness and compliance with international regulations.
Collins chose Raffall because of its full-service approach — handling payments, compliance, draw management, and winner verification — allowing her to focus on sharing her story and connecting with entrants personally.
The Power of a Personal Touch
While many hosts rely solely on social media and advertising, Collins took a refreshingly old-fashioned approach. She handwrote personal letters to several U.S. media outlets — sharing her story in her own words and hoping it might resonate with someone abroad.
“Her authenticity shines through,” added Kounou. “It’s a beautiful reminder that human stories still matter — and that platforms like Raffall exist to help make those stories possible.”
As excitement continues to build, entrants from across the globe — including Ireland, the UK, Europe, Canada, and the U.S. — are joining in for a chance to win a little piece of Ireland and become part of this unique journey.
About Raffall
Raffall is the world’s leading platform for hosting safe, independent, and fully compliant online raffles, sweepstakes, and prize competitions. By ensuring that hosts have no control over the draw and that all winners are independently selected, Raffall has set the global standard for fairness and transparency.
With over 40,000 competitions, 114,000 prizes awarded, and more than £41 million in ticket revenue processed, Raffall empowers individuals, creators, charities, and brands to launch trusted competitions that make a difference.
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