Organisations in Laois receive National Lottery Good Causes Awards

FOUR local organisations from Laois were announced as County finalists in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2025.

The were Abbeyleix Bog Project;  Mountmellick Youth and Family Resource Centre;  Laois Marlins Swimming Club and Rath-Ballybrittas Development Association.

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.

National Lottery CEO Cian Murphy said: “It’s an honour to announce and celebrate the 146 outstanding Good Cause beneficiaries selected as County finalists in this year’s Good Causes Awards. Each one is a shining example of the meaningful and lasting impact that projects, clubs and individuals have on communities across Ireland.

“The awards were created to honour the positive impact that Ireland’s Good Causes have in shaping a brighter and more inclusive future for all and to ensure their efforts are recognised and celebrated on a national stage.

“Everyone associated with the National Lottery can feel proud that funding from ticket sales helps support the success stories that are Ireland’s Good Causes. Since 1987, more than €6.5 billion has been raised for Good Causes. In 2024 alone, €239.3 million was raised for Good Causes in communities all across Ireland.” 

The County finalists will now progress to the next stage of the judging process and compete for one of the 35 places in the National finals with the awards ceremony taking place on Saturday 18 October in Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.