Thayer Academy invites you to

Enter for a chance to win a

LUXURIOUS IRISH VACATION

with a stay at Ireland's historic Kilkea Castle!

Vacation package includes:

• Four (4) night stay at the castle for two (2) people
• Two (2) days of golf, including clubs and a golf buggy
• €200 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
• Traditional Irish breakfast daily

**Attendance at the General’s Open is not required to participate in the raffle.**

ABOUT KILKEA CASTLE

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 FitzGeralds, the Earls of Kildare. 

The 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.

Learn more about Kilkea Castle

The winner will be selected on

Monday, May 11,

by a helicopter golf ball drop during the

31st Annual General's Open at

Black Rock Country Club in Hingham.

BUY YOUR GOLF BALLS TO SECURE YOUR CHANCE TO WIN**

1 Golf Ball for $30

5 Golf Balls for $125

15 Golf Balls for $300

A maximum number of 500 golf ball raffle tickets will be sold.

All proceeds will benefit Thayer Academy's Financial Aid Program.

** Attendance at the General’s Open is not required 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. 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. 

The package is valued at €6,500. The package is 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 C. Trevor Childs P ’31.