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29 Apr 10
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An Irish bookmaker has paid £10,000 for a new confessional box at a Catholic church in Newmarket after he was approached for a donation.
Father Michael Griffin of Our Lady and St Etheldreda Church said: "Some bright spark started to ring around anyone who sounded vaguely Irish or Catholic.
"Paddy Power was captivated by the thought of a new confessional box."
Father Griffin said everyone "liked a flutter" and gambling was only a sin if it left a wife and family without food.
The priest said that the person who made the call knew Paddy Power was the name of a betting shop chain but was surprised when Paddy Power himself answered the phone.
Paddy Power Sin Bin
Father Griffin said that the church had been trying to raise a total of £65,000 for renovations, which also included a new altar and font.
The rest of the money raised has come from legacies.
Jockey Frankie Dettori unveiled the new confessional box, which features a small plaque with the words: "The Paddy Power Sin Bin".
Paddy Power said: "From our point of view it's a great fit to sponsor a confession box in a church nestled in the galloping heart of British horse racing.
"We hope that, over time, confessing your sins in the Paddy Power confession box will become a tradition for Newmarket race-goers."
Father Michael Griffin of Our Lady and St Etheldreda Church said: "Some bright spark started to ring around anyone who sounded vaguely Irish or Catholic.
"Paddy Power was captivated by the thought of a new confessional box."
Father Griffin said everyone "liked a flutter" and gambling was only a sin if it left a wife and family without food.
The priest said that the person who made the call knew Paddy Power was the name of a betting shop chain but was surprised when Paddy Power himself answered the phone.
Paddy Power Sin Bin
Father Griffin said that the church had been trying to raise a total of £65,000 for renovations, which also included a new altar and font.
The rest of the money raised has come from legacies.
Jockey Frankie Dettori unveiled the new confessional box, which features a small plaque with the words: "The Paddy Power Sin Bin".
Paddy Power said: "From our point of view it's a great fit to sponsor a confession box in a church nestled in the galloping heart of British horse racing.
"We hope that, over time, confessing your sins in the Paddy Power confession box will become a tradition for Newmarket race-goers."
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Warburtons have got the bread contract though......I think the final 2 for the wine are Ernst and Gallio and Echo falls
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Father Ted wouldnt get a look in
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Has p p confessed to not being a bookmaker yet?
Did the pet shop boys sing a song about sin? |
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How long before the priest has a tipping line (if he hasn't got one already), all for charity mind !!
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