Due to rising costs of living and the housing crisis, house raffles become even more popular across Ireland and the UK. The promise is simple; buy a ticket, usually between €10 and €100, and you could win a home outright.
But not all raffle platforms are equal. Some have excellent reputations and transparent processes, while others rely on third-party hosts or lack proper oversight.
Below, we look at five of the most recognised house-raffle platforms used in Ireland, in order of overall reputation and review quality.
1. Ooosch – Strong Local Presence & Excellent Track Record
Website – ooosch.com
Trustpilot – 4.9 / 5 (7,000+ reviews)
Facebook – 98% recommendation rating
Ooosch is one of the most active competition platforms in Ireland and the UK, known for cars, cash prizes, and occasional “Win a Home” raffles.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
- Thousands of verified Trustpilot reviews citing quick payouts and strong customer service.
- Active social media presence showing live draws and winner announcements.
- Transparent ticket limits and draw dates.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- Most reviews are for smaller prizes; there’s limited public data on house raffle winners.
- As with any large competition, only a small percentage of entrants win. Odds depend on ticket sales.
VERDICT
✅ Most trusted option overall, great Irish option.
2. McKinney Competitions – Proven House Draws
Website – mckinneycompetitions.com
Trustpilot – 4.8 / 5 of 30,000+ reviews
Background – Based in Northern Ireland
McKinney Competitions has become well-known for offering high-value prizes; including cars, holidays, and several documented Irish house raffles; such as a lakeside home in Donegal.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
- Northern Irish-based operation with visible marketing and genuine prize draws.
- Some independent online reviews praise them for clarity and professionalism.
- Active across Facebook and local media.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- Some uncertainty around how house contracts are handled if ticket sales fall short (as raised in online forums).
VERDICT
✅ Predominantly UK draws and traffic, but overwhelming good reviews are hard to miss.
3. Blaa Giveaways – Most Promising
Website – blaagiveaways.com
Headquarters: Waterford, Ireland
Facebook – 5/5 of Facebook as of late 2025
Trustpilot – 4.9/5 with 1600+ reviews
Facebook / Instagram – Active presence with regular winner updates
Blaa Giveaways is a Waterford-based competition platform that’s quickly gaining momentum in Ireland’s online raffle scene. Similar to Ooosch and McKinney Competitions, it runs cash, car, and home giveaways, with house raffles appearing periodically throughout the year.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
- 100% Irish-owned and operated, appealing to players who prefer local, transparent competitions.
- Frequent draws and low entry costs, often ranging between €2.99 and €10 per ticket.
- Visible winner announcements via social media and live videos, helping to build credibility and engagement.
- Variety of prizes, from household electronics to major house raffles, which keeps audiences active and returning.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- Still a young platform, with limited long-term review history.
- As with all competition sites, always read the terms and conditions carefully. Especially around minimum ticket sales and draw deadlines.
VERDICT
✅ Promising Irish newcomer with strong engagement and visible operations.
4. Local & Independent Irish House Raffles
Occasionally, community groups, charities, or developers run independent house raffles hosted via the above platforms or their own websites.
Examples include:
Charity raffles for GAA clubs or local causes.
- Win a House in Cobh
- Win a House in Athlone
- Win a Home in Clifden
- Win a Home in Waterford
- Win a Home in Kildare
- Win a Home in Connemara
- Win a House in Carrick-on-Shannon
- Developers raffling completed homes to recoup costs.
WHY THEY MATTER
- Often for good causes.
- Better local transparency and publicity.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- Ensure there’s a licence or Garda permit for the draw (required under the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019).
5. Bear Competitions
Website – bearcompetitions.com
Trustpilot – 4.3 / 5 on Google, 3.3/5 on Trustpilot – 98% on Facebook
Bear Competitions are a Northern Ireland company well known for making the rounds on social media for cash prizes.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
- Occasional ROI prizes also handed out.
- Occassional house raffles.
- Rated “Good” overall on Google and Facebook.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- Most activity remains UK-based, not ROI-specific.
- Conflicting physical addresses for the company.
VERDICT
✅ Seems Legitimate with a solid record – some Truspilot users complain about Bear Competitions not processing postal entries.
6. RaffleHouse – UK Platform Expanding to Ireland
Website – rafflehouse.com
Trustpilot – 4.2 / 5 (5,800+ reviews)
Facebook – 80% recommended
RaffleHouse made headlines in the UK for offering homes worth up to £750,000, with some Irish participation possible in select draws.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
- Longstanding UK brand with verifiable property raffles.
- Professionally presented site, escrow handling, and clear rules.
- Rated “Good” overall on Trustpilot.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- Most Facebook reviews after 2022 show that participants are not happy with the company.
- Most activity remains UK-based, not Ireland-specific.
- Some reviewers mention communication delays, fake raffles & reviews.
VERDICT
✅ Seems Legitimate with a solid record, though more users are suspicious of the company being dodgy – unlike the previous two raffles above.
7. Raffall – Established Platform, Mixed Reviews
Website – raffall.com
Trustpilot – 4.3.5 /5 out of 24,000+ reviews (mixed)
Raffall functions more like a marketplace for individual hosts to run their own raffles; everything from gift cards to full houses.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
- One of the first major online raffle platforms.
- Several simple reviews on Truspilot
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- Many people complain about how difficult it is to register
- Inconsistencies in how raffle results are communicated to entrants, and cannot seem to unsubscribe
- Quality depends entirely on individual hosts. Some run legitimate draws; others fail to meet ticket minimums.
VERDICT
⚠️ Use cautiously. Raffall is legitimate, but buyer experience varies widely.
8. Vogue Competitions.
Website – voguecompetitions.com
Trustpilot – 2.5 /5 (mixed)
Vogue is a Derry-based raffle company that specialises in cash prizes but also does house raffles occasionally.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
- Up and coming online platforms.
- Several small cash prizes awarded as seen on their social media pages.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND
- Difficult to find consistent reveiws except on Truspilot
- Inconsistencies in how bigger raffle draws are communicated to entrants.
VERDICT
⚠️ Use cautiously. Vogue appears legitimate, but it appears they delay ‘guaranteed’ draws more often than customers would like.
Final Thoughts
Before entering any house raffle in Ireland:
- Check registration and licensing (required for raffles over certain values).
- Read the refund terms – what happens if ticket sales fall short?
- Avoid unrealistic promises (“guaranteed draw regardless of ticket sales” can be a red flag).
- Verify past winners via official announcements, not just testimonials.
House raffles can be exciting, but they’re still high-risk games of chance, not guaranteed investments.
