The National Lottery was established in 1987 with the express purpose of raising funds for #GreatCauses all over Ireland. Sin ... ce then almost €5.5 billion has been raised for communities in the areas of health, sport, arts & culture, youth, community and the Irish Language. We operate a world class lottery in a socially responsible way, providing exciting and life-changing games that bring fun and entertainment to everyone. We love to see lots of people play our games, but to play small amounts. read more