Your chance to win an Ireland Rugby jersey

International rugby player John Cooney has signed and donated a coveted Ireland rugby jersey to support Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

Tickets are being sold in a competition to win the shirt to urgently raise money to fund the charity’s vital care services such as counselling, family support and art therapy - essential support for local cancer patients and carers, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. Not only will the winner get this fantastic unique souvenir from John’s second cap, when Ireland beat Australia in Brisbane 2018, but they will also get the chance to meet the rugby star at the prize presentation in Belfast.

To be in with a chance to win – and to support local cancer patients – buy a £1 ticket online at www.cancerfocusni.org/jersey. The competition will run until August 31 and the draw will take place on September 1. Participants must be 16 years or over.

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