Community Good Causes Awards Finalists 2025

Drogheda Women's & Children’s Refuge - Louth
Drogheda Women's & Children’s Refuge has supported women and children affected by domestic abuse for over 25 years. Through safe accommodation, tailored programmes, and compassionate care, DWCR empowers survivors to rebuild their lives. Initiatives like the courAGEus project and Freedom programme foster resilience, awareness, and healing, creating a supportive environment where individuals can recover, grow, and thrive free from fear and violence.

Tullow Community First Responders - Carlow
Tullow Community First Responders is a dedicated volunteer group providing critical, lifesaving support in medical emergencies. Trained to respond before ambulance crews arrive, they bridge the gap in those vital first minutes. With deep local roots and a commitment to inclusion, TCFR strengthens community resilience through emergency response, CPR training, and outreach, saving lives and building trust, one call at a time.

Duhallow Community Food Services - Cork
Duhallow Community Food Services delivers hot, nutritious meals to older and vulnerable people across rural Cork, ensuring no one is left behind due to age, illness, or isolation. More than a meal, each delivery offers a vital wellbeing check and a moment of connection. With expanded routes and specialist equipment, the service brings comfort, dignity, and care to those who need it most.

AkiDwA - Dublin
AkiDwA is a leading organisation advocating for the rights of migrant women in Ireland. Through outreach, education, and policy work, AkiDwA addresses key issues including gender-based violence and integration. Their efforts have supported thousands of women and raised national awareness ensuring that migrant women and girls are protected, empowered, and heard.

Borrisokane Men’s Shed - Tipperary
Borrisokane Men’s Shed is a welcoming space where men come together to share skills, build friendships, and contribute to their community. From woodworking and gardening to digital literacy and town beautification, the shed supports wellbeing, personal growth, and social connection. Through hands on collaboration and inclusive projects, members strengthen local ties and foster a sense of pride and purpose in the heart of the community.