Good Causes

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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.

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National Lottery Good Causes funding

Almost 30c from every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to thousands of incredible Good Causes in communities all over Ireland. We are delighted that National Lottery players have raised an estimated €6.5 Billion for Good Causes across the country since we began selling our first products back in 1987.

How funding works

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.

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