Six local groups, sports clubs and community projects from Galway have been announced as County Winners in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023.
Taking their place alongside 127 other county winners are Involve CLG Galway, Galway Sub Aqua Club, Hope Space, Green Sod Ireland, Irish Memory Orchestra, and Claregalway & District Day Care Centre.
All the county winners will now compete for a place in the National Finals judging phase next month, after which the National Finalists will be announced.
The awards 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.
Announcing the Galway County Winners today, National Lottery CEO, Andrew Algeo, said that Good Causes who support communities across Ireland are at the heart of the National Lottery’s purpose.
“As a result, we are delighted to celebrate each year the exceptional work being carried out by those groups, organisations and sports clubs nationwide. I am thrilled and not surprised to say that we have had another year of inspirational stories from the beneficiaries of National Lottery funding.
“These stories provide purpose to those of us who work in and with the National Lottery.
“It has never been easy to narrow down the list of hundreds of entries, however, it is a great pleasure to congratulate the Galway County winners this year and to be able to show our appreciation for their commitment to communities around the country.”
Gráinne Seoige, host of the Good Causes Awards, said: “This is my fourth year being involved in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards, year-on-year my delight to be involved grows.
“By working with Good Causes, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many individuals and groups that are doing extraordinary work in our communities. They continue to inspire me each year, and I look forward to seeing who makes it through to the National Finals in October!”
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, 21st October 2023 in Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.
