1 July 2024
By Tom Collins
tom@TheCork.ie
Two local organisations from Co. Cork were today announced as National Finalists in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2024.
The Sexual Health Centre have been nominated in the Youth category and is at the forefront of providing comprehensive and inclusive sexual health services. Their pioneering initiative, the Sexual Health Hubs, launched in 2020, represents Ireland’s first community-based approach to making sexual health information, resources, and services accessible to young people across Cork city.
Ionad Cultúrtha an Dr. Ó Loinsigh have been nominated in the Irish Language category and is a cultural centre that has been located in the heart of the Muskerry Gaeltacht for over 20 years. They provide the public with space to enjoy artwork, including music, exhibitions, events of interest and workshops.
Photo Caption: The National Lottery today announced the 35 National Finalists for the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2024. Sarah Ruane of the National Lottery was photographed at the announcement with Moninne Griffith (She/Her), CEO, Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland and Brendan Courtney, TV & Radio Presenter, Designer and Chair of the Good Causes Awards judging panel (Photography by Julien Behal)
The National Lottery Good Causes Awards recognise and honour the inspiring work and achievements of thousands of projects, clubs and individuals from all over Ireland who, with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding, have had an extraordinary impact on their local communities. Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes all over the country.
Each of the 35 National Finalists will now receive €1,000 and proceed to the grand final in which there are seven categories: Arts & Culture, Community, Health & Wellbeing, Heritage, Irish Language, Sport and Youth. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony which takes place on Saturday 12th October in Killashee House Hotel, Co. Kildare, where each of the seven category winners will receive €10,000 and the overall Good Cause of the Year will take home an additional €25,000.
Cian Murphy, CEO of the National Lottery, commented: “I’d like to extend my sincere congratulations to the 35 National Finalists of the Good Causes Awards 2024. Each of these causes and the people behind them play a pivotal role in fostering and supporting communities throughout Ireland and we are thrilled to recognise their significant contributions at this year’s Good Causes Awards ceremony. “
The 35 National Lottery Good Causes Awards finalists are below. More information on the finalists and the National Lottery Good Causes Awards can be found at: https://www.lottery.ie/
Arts & Culture
- Complex Productions
- Tramp Press
- Kids Own Publishing Partnership
- Réalta
- Helium Arts
Community
- Specialisterne Ireland CLG
- Irish Stammering Association
- South Meath Social Economy
- Castleblayney Trust for Homeless, Needy & Unemployed
- Glen of Imaal Irish Red Cross Mountain Rescue
Health & Wellbeing
- The Anne Sullivan Foundation
- Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity
- Embrace FARM
- Cian’s Kennels CLG
- The Down Syndrome Centre North East
Heritage
- The Liberties Weavers
- Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre
- Maharees Conservation Association CLG
- Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
- BirdWatch Ireland
Irish Language
- Ionad Cultúrtha an Dr. Ó
Loinsigh - ABAIR
- Muintir Chrónáin
- Raidió Rí-Rá
- Cill Dara le Gaeilge
Sport
- Éire Óg Inis
- Special Olympics Ireland
- Castletown Belles FC
- Mullingar Handball Club
- Kiltegan GAA Club
Youth
- Doras Buí
- The Sexual Health Centre
- Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland
- Blue Box Creative Learning Centre
- Involve Youth Project Meath
Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on all National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage, and the Irish Language. In total, more than €6 Billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 36 years ago. In 2022 alone, €259.5 million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.