Boher group a finalist in lotto Good Causes Awards
Two local organisations from Co Tipperary were announced as national finalists in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023.
The Boher Community Development Group, who were named in the Community Category, was established in 2020 to improve recreational and sports amenities in the local community. Thanks to National Lottery Good Causes funding, the voluntary group have since refurbished the existing community sensory garden which now includes a universally accessible playground, biodiversity trail and a geodome community hub.
The Tipperary Town Revitalisation task force was founded to address the many issues that have impacted the development of Tipperary Town. The group, who are contesting in the Heritage category, has developed the implementation of a Strategy and Action Plan to revitalise the town in response to the community's socio/economic needs.
The National Lottery Good Causes Awards 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 34 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 21st 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.
Andrew Algeo, CEO of the National Lottery, expressed his admiration for the finalists. "On behalf of the National Lottery, I extend my warmest congratulations to the two Tipperary groups who have been named as National Finalists in the Good Causes Awards 2023. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment and hard work of the volunteers who have dedicated themselves to making a difference to the lives of others. Their contributions have transformed communities across the nation, touching the lives of individuals from all walks of life. From the smallest villages to the largest cities, these organisations have built bridges, provided opportunities, and offered support where it was needed most.”