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Donegal Railway Heritage Museum is a popular attraction
A local organisation in Donegal has been announced as a National Finalist in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023.
Donegal Railway Heritage Museum are a small community museum that rescues, restores, showcases, educates and celebrates the unique railways that once operated across Donegal.
They operate a museum with an original steam engine, Ireland’s first interactive steam cab, railway stock and a variety of artifacts and audio/visual presentations. Although small in size, they play a big part in community cohesion, proud of their unique history that they have and of their massive contribution to the wider story of our nation.
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, October 21, 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.
"On behalf of the National Lottery, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum in becoming a National Finalist in the Good Causes Awards 2023,” said Andrew Algeo, CEO of the National Lottery.
“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.”
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.
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