Sport Good Causes Awards Finalists 2025

Dragon Boat Club Ballina – Mayo
Dragon Boat Club Ballina is a volunteer led group using dragon boating to support physical and emotional well-being, especially for those affected by cancer and life-limiting conditions. With over 100 members, the group fosters connection, resilience, and joy through sport, music, and community action. Rooted in care and sustainability, they champion inclusion, environmental stewardship, and the healing power of shared experience on and off the water.

Rebel Wheelers – Cork
Rebel Wheelers is a multi-sport club empowering children and adults with physical disabilities through sport, fitness, and friendship. From grassroots to elite level, members build confidence, independence, and lifelong connections. With a strong focus on inclusion, the club celebrates every achievement, whether in competition, training, or personal growth and continues to break barriers, nurture talent, and inspire the next generation in a supportive environment.

St. Brigid’s Edenderry Boxing Club - Offaly
St. Brigid’s Edenderry Boxing Club, founded in 1933, is a proud community club committed to inclusion, affordability, and excellence. Once male-only, it now leads the way in female boxing, with 75% of members, coaches, and committee members being women. The club fosters confidence, resilience, and belonging, supporting every boxer, from first timers to international athletes, in reaching their full potential.

Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre – Monaghan
Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre offers inclusive, nature-based activities that promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being for all ages and abilities. From climbing and biking to archery and water sports, the centre fosters confidence, connection, and environmental awareness. With a strong commitment to accessibility and sustainability, Tanagh creates meaningful outdoor experiences that empower individuals and inspire a lifelong love of nature and adventure.

Ballymun Kickhams GAA – Dublin
Ballymun Kickhams GAA is a proud, inclusive club at the heart of its community since 1969. From nursery to senior level, it offers opportunities for all to grow through sport. With a strong focus on accessibility, wellbeing, and belonging, the club supports every member, whether they're striving for success in sport, building confidence through teamwork, or finding a sense of belonging and purpose beyond the game.