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Inishowen clubs invited to enter
Good Causes Awards
27.02.19
COMMUNITY organisations, sports clubs and projects
from Inishowen who benefited from National Lottery
Good Causes funding are now invited to apply for the
Good Causes Awards 2019. This awards initiative,
which was launched by Irish Olympian hurdler Thomas
Barr, honours the inspiring work and achievements of
thousands of projects, clubs and individuals all
over Ireland
Speaking at the awards launch at the University of
Limerick sports grounds, Thomas said: ““As someone
who has benefited hugely from National Lottery Good
Causes funding in my career, I am delighted to be
associated with these important awards. I can see
the impact of National Lottery funding all over the
country and its role in supporting athletes
preparing for major competitions including the
Olympics.”
The Good Causes Awards is now in its second year and
is open to organisations making an incredible
difference in their communities with the help of
National Lottery Good Causes funding. The televised
awards carry a prize fund of €95,000. |
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Pictured at the University of
Limerick for the launch of the National Lottery Good
Causes Awards 2019 are Olympic hurdler Thomas Barr,
Theresa Kavanagh of the Children's Grief Centre
(which was awarded Overall Good Cause winner in
2018), and National Lottery CEO Dermot Griffin. |
National Lottery CEO,
Dermot Griffin, said it is fitting that the profound
impact of Good Causes funding on villages, parishes,
towns and cities all over Ireland, is recognised.
“The National Lottery is used to celebrating
winners. However we have thousands of winners,
unsung heroes, who work quietly under the radar to
make positive change in their communities and these
awards reflect that dedication and commitment."
He added: “This is work that often goes unrecognised
and we are encouraging Good Causes beneficiaries to
enter these awards to give them the opportunity to
have their hard work honoured.”
Individuals, community projects and organisations in
Inishowen which received Good Causes funding in the
years 2016 and 2017 are eligible to apply.
Applications for the awards are now open and people
can enter and check eligibility at
www.lottery.ie/goodcausesawards . |
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