50 Years of Impact

Since 1976, The Ireland Funds has been a beacon of progress and possibility, championing stronger communities and greater opportunity across the island of Ireland.

Press Release

October 1, 2026

The Ireland Funds Marks 50th Anniversary and $200 Million Campaign at New York Stock Exchange

The Ireland Funds marked its 50th anniversary by ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange and a five-year $200 million campaign.

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Funds Raised

$750M+

Groups Supported

3,500+

Scholarships Awarded

1000+

Years of Impact

50

About Us

The Ireland Funds is a global philanthropic network dedicated to advancing opportunity and well-being across the island of Ireland. Our work in four areas — arts and culture, community development, education and innovation, and peace and reconciliation — promotes long-term, sustainable impact and has been a catalyst for extraordinary progress.

Focus Areas

Arts & Culture

Creative expression cultivates vibrant communities. We support arts and culture to bring people together, preserve Irish heritage, and strengthen civic life.

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Community Development

Our grants support social, economic, mental, and physical health to create stronger, more resilient communities.

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Education & Innovation

From early childhood to lifelong learning, we’re supporting work that advances ground-breaking research and expands access to education and opportunity.

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Peace & Reconciliation

We fund programs that build trust across differences since our founding. Equipping communities to respond constructively to a shifting world remains as important as ever.

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Featured Story

Music Generation

Music Generation seeks to give every young person in Ireland, regardless of background, access to high-quality, affordable music education.

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Impact Stories

Arts & Culture

Community Development

Education & Innovation

Peace & Reconciliation

All Impact Areas

Impact Story Peace & Reconciliation

Holy Trinity Youth Centre

Holy Trinity Youth Centre provides the only full-time, voluntary youth service in West Belfast’s Turf Lodge community.

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Impact Story Education & Innovation

No Mind Left Behind

Across the island of Ireland there are promising and talented young people who need an opportunity to access and thrive in third-level education. This initiative provides financial support so they can attend college — and stay there.

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