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Heartbeat of Home Competition

To coincide with the release of the DVD and CD soundtrack of the Brand new show Heartbeat of Home on 14th March we are offering one lucky listener and a friend the chance to go and see the show – Is it in Dublin – NO / Is it in Cork – NO / Its in CHICAGO ....
Yes in my kinda town – Chicago Illinois USA . This is your chance to spend St Patrick’s Weekend in Chicago , with tickets to the incredible “Heartbeat of Home “ spectacular live at the Oriental Theatre Chicago on Sunday March 16th, plus the chance to meet the cast afterwards.

So how can you win this great prize?
Well, it’s simple really...all this week, we are having an all-American talent show & we will pick a winner each day...between now and Thursday....and then on Friday, we will have an all-American quiz to finally decide who wins that trip to Chicago...
You must be available to travel on 15th March returning on 18th March and have a valid passport – the prize includes 2 x return flights to Chicago with 3 nights accommodation for two in the heart of the City.

So get texting now to 51551 or email john@rte.ie and tell us what it is that you are going to do to entertain us.....

http://www.rte.ie/about/en/serving-our-audience/2012/0222/291673-competition-voting-terms-conditions

Key Info
Win “A Dream Voyage” with thanks to Universal Music Ireland!
• To mark the DVD and CD soundtrack releases of the brand new show ‘Heartbeat Of Home’ on Friday 14th March
• Spend St Patricks Weekend in “Chicago” , the Jewel of the Midwest (dates are 15th March outbound, return on 18th March)
• The prize includes the opportunity to catch the incredible “Heartbeat of Home” dance spectacular live at the Oriental Theatre, Chicago (Sunday 16th March) and includes 2 x return flights (Dublin, Cork, wherever) to Chicago with 3 nights accommodation for two in the heart of the City.
• The prize also includes the opportunity to meet the incredible cast following the performance

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