Joe Duffy visits Edenderry Boxing Club for National Lottery Good Causes mini series

Broadcaster Joe Duffy has visited St Brigid's Edenderry Boxing Club as part of the National Lottery Good Causes mini series.

The mini-series, Joe Duffy Meets, features five inspirational groups and highlights the extraordinary volunteers working tirelessly in communities nationwide for the benefit of those around them.

Alongside St Brigid's Edenderry Boxing Club, other groups featured in the series include The Book of Memories Café in Meath, Borrisokane Men’s Shed in Tipperary, Cian’s Kennels in Longford, and Maherees Conservation Association in Kerry.

Hearing how each of the groups came into existence and how they have evolved over time demonstrates just how crucial their services are for their users.

On average, over €4.5 million** is raised every week by National Lottery players; this Good Causes funding, combined with Exchequer funding, typically supports, over 4,500 charity and voluntary groups, sports bodies, arts and heritage organisations, youth and Irish language projects every year.

Speaking after his visit to Edenderry, Joe Duffy said he was deeply moved by the dedication and spirit of the club’s volunteers and members: “For me, being a part of the project really highlighted what a great country we are for volunteering and helping each other. People truly are full of gratitude.

"I think it is so easy for us to forget that National Lottery players raise millions of euro every year for Good Causes and this really served as a reminder of the good that comes from such funding. My main hope is that the series will spread the word about the great work that each of these groups, as well as the many thousands of Good Causes groups all over the country, are doing.”

On average, over €4.5 million is raised every week by National Lottery players in Ireland. This Good Causes funding, combined with Exchequer support, helps over 4,500 charity and voluntary groups, sports clubs, arts and heritage organisations, youth initiatives and Irish language projects nationwide every year.

The full Joe Duffy Meets films, including Joe’s visit to St Brigid’s Edenderry Boxing Club, can be viewed now on the National Lottery YouTube channel at youtube.com/IrishNationalLottery.