Who We Fund

The generosity of our donors has changed thousands of lives across the island of Ireland and around the world. The Ireland Funds has never wavered in its commitment and core mission: to deliver private philanthropic support to worthy causes that promote peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education and community development. On behalf of the organizations doing extraordinary work, we thank you.

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MUSIC GENERATION

Thanks to initial funding from U2 and The Ireland Funds, Ireland’s next generation is a music generation. Ireland’s national music education program is providing access to music tuition for 38,000 young people and has created 350 jobs.

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CO-OPERATION IRELAND

Co-operation Ireland has been leading the way in improving relations between Catholic and Protestant communities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for nearly 40 years.

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IRISH DOGS FOR THE DISABLED

With help from The Ireland Funds, Dogs for the Disabled is filling a previously unmet need in Ireland, one specifically-trained wet nose at a time.

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PEACEPLAYERS NORTHERN IRELAND

PeacePlayers Northern Ireland is built on the simple but powerful premise that children who play together, learn to live together.

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BENEFACTS

Data for Social Good: Ireland’s nonprofit sector has a new tool.

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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND’S EARLY LEARNING INITIATIVE

The Early Learning Initiative mentors and coaches parents to support the early education and development of their young children.

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THE PLAYHOUSE DERRY – STREET TALK INITIATIVE

Situated within the historic walled city of Derry/Londonderry, The Playhouse uses the arts to address a range of social needs in the area.

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LITTLE MUSEUM OF DUBLIN

The Little Museum of Dublin is truly a “museum of the people” holding over 5,000 items related to the history of Dublin. Objects are donated by the public and more arrive every day.

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