Three Mayo finalists in the Good Causes Awards 2025
The Good Causes Awards aim to celebrate the inspiring work being carried out by thousands of projects, clubs and individuals who have received support from Good Causes funding.
Three organisations from Mayo have reached the finals (category in parenthesis): Kinaffe Community Garden (Health & Wellbeing); Dragon Boat Club, Ballina (Sport); and Western Care Association – Count Me In (Youth).
The awards, now in their seventh year, aim to honour, showcase and celebrate the inspiring work being carried out nationwide by thousands of projects, clubs and individuals who have received support from Good Causes funding.
Nearly 30 cents of every euro spent on National Lottery games goes back to good causes all over the country.
Announcing the national finalists, National Lottery CEO Cian Murphy said: “It’s a privilege to unveil and celebrate this year’s national finalists in the Good Causes Awards. This inspiring group of projects, organisations and individuals are transforming communities all over Ireland through their remarkable work.
“These finalists are a testament to the incredible difference that Good Causes funding makes every day, helping to build a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone. Everyone connected with the National Lottery should feel proud that since 1987, over €6.5 billion has been raised for thousands of good causes, including €239 million in 2024 alone, enabling success stories like these to flourish nationwide.”
Marty Whelan, returning as MC for this year’s awards, added: “Every year I’m blown away by the heartwarming stories and tireless dedication behind our good causes. This year’s national finalists truly represent the best of us – passionate, determined and committed to making Ireland an even better place for everyone.
“It’s an honour to help shine a spotlight on their achievements and give them the national recognition they deserve. I wish each of our national finalists the very best of luck in the final stage of this year’s Good Causes Awards!”
The 35 national finalists will now progress to the awards ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, October 18, in Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. The total prize fund available on the night of the Good Causes Awards ceremony is €100,000, whereby 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. A special category, Hero of the Year, will be announced on the awards night in recognition of outstanding work. The recipient will receive a prize of €5,000. In addition, each of the 35 national finalists announced will receive a cheque for €1,500.