Good Causes Awards

Every year, the Good Causes Awards celebrate the inspirational work carried out by many volunteers, coaches, care givers and extraordinary people all across Ireland, along with the organisations they represent. 

Thanks to you our players, you make this possible.

Our Good Causes Awards 2024 Winners have been revealed! Find out more information here.

 

Hand in Hand Cancer Charity in Galway named as National Lottery Good Cause of the Year 2024

An organisation which provides practical and emotional support services to families affected by cancer throughout Ireland has been named as the 2024 National Lottery Good Cause of the year, winning €35,000 in prize money.

Read More

        Last week players raised an estimated €4.7 Million* for Good Causes!

 Almost 30c from every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to thousands of incredible Good Causes in communities all over Ireland in the areas of Health, Sport, Arts, Irish Language, Heritage, Children, and Youth. We are delighted that National Lottery players have raised an estimated €6 Billion for Good Causes across the country since we began selling our first products back in 1987.

*Last updated 02/12/2024

What is Good Causes Funding?

 On average over 4,500 beneficiaries receive funding every year. National Lottery Good Causes Funding is available to groups and organisations in the following sectors as set out in the National Lottery Act 2013:

  • Sport
  • Arts & Culture
  • Heritage
  • Youth
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Community
  • Irish Language

 

Positive Ageing Week