A Roscommon-based carer service has scooped €10,000 at the National Lottery Good Causes Awards.
The awards highlight the work which positively impacts communities across Ireland.
Roscommon Young Carers Project was rewarded in the Youth Category at a ceremony, which took place in Killashee House Hotel in County Kildare, on Saturday.
The local organisation supports young carers looking after a family member with an illness, injury, disability, mental health issue or addiction.
The National Lottery funding allowed the group to set a foundation for their 'Art of Caring' program which uses the arts as a medium to connect young people in an area of their personal interest.
Faye Hayden of Roscommon Young Carers explains what other activities the organisation would like to offer to the young carers:
