Revealed: County Winners for Good Causes Awards 2023

An impressive four finalists comprising of local groups, sports clubs, community projects and organisations from Roscommon were recently announced as County Winners in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023.

Initiatives recognised at the awards include Ballydangan Red Grouse Project, which is regarded as one of Ireland’s best practice examples demonstrating community-based conservation in Ireland and Ballaghaderreen

Men’s Shed, a community-based project, where men can come together to learn, share skills and make longlasting friendships together. The awards 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. Nearly 30 cents of every euro spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes all over the country.

Introducing… Ingrida Kristopaityte, Nail & Foot Care, Roscommon

Tell us a bit about yourself…

My name is Ingrida Kristopaityte. I was born in Lithuania and grew up in a small town in the west called Taurage, which is surrounded by woods and a beautiful river. I went to school there and moved away when I got into medical school. I have my mum and two younger sisters. My dad passed away suddenly four years ago.

When did you first decide to become a foot health practitioner?

I went to medical school and studied Rehabilitation Physiotherapy. I am trained in lower body rehabilitation. While I was a student, I trained in nail technology on the side. Doing nails was a great source of income. I was happy and proud

The four County Winners of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards from Roscommon are Strokestown United Football Club (for sport), Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed (for health and wellbeing), Roscommon Young Carers Project from Vita House (for youth), and Ballydangan Red Grouse Project (for heritage).

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 21st 2023 in Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Hospice fundraiser as Derryglad Museum celebrates big 25th

Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum are celebrating 25 years in business with a fundraiser in aid of MayoRoscommon Hospice, which is being held on Sunday, the 18th of June, from 3 pm to 6 pm. On the day, you will be able to view the in excess of

8,000 items on display in the celebrated museum. There will also be old-style country butter-making demonstrations, with butter being sold on the day. There will also be sean-nós dancing, music, storytelling, etc. All are welcome to attend.