Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Hildegarde Naughton, together with U2 and The Ireland Funds, announce a new phase of Government – Philanthropic Partnership for Music Generation  

Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD and Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton TD,  together with The Edge and Adam Clayton (on behalf of U2) and Caitriona Fottrell, President and CEO of The Ireland Funds, announce a new phase of Government–philanthropic partnership for Music Generation.

The Ireland Funds Worldwide Conference 2026

• June 18–20, 2026
• Dublin, Ireland

The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund Grant Round Awards $1 million to Non-Profit Organisations Across the Island of Ireland 

This grant round supports organisations focused on education and innovation, as well as building stronger, more resilient communities.

The Ireland Funds’ New York Gala Raises $2.1 Million for Causes Across the Island of Ireland

Over 800 guests came together on May 7 to celebrate The Ireland Funds’ 50th Anniversary New York Gala at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers.

The Ireland Funds invites non-profit organisations to apply for its Heart of the Community Fund 2026

This year, The Ireland Funds will award grants through two targeted rounds of the Heart of the Community Fund.

The Ireland Funds Awards $250,000 to 11 Organisations

The Ireland Funds has awarded $250,000 to 11 organisations across the island of Ireland through its Heart of the Community Fund.

Ireland Funds Caitriona Fottrell: ‘Are we done? We’re nowhere near done’

Fottrell has been with the organisation for almost all her working life, having started straight out of university 30 years ago, is now going to shepherd it through a $200 million (€174.8 million) fundraising target.

PeacePlayers Northern Ireland

PeacePlayers Northern Ireland uses the power of sport to break down barriers between young people from divided communities.

Island of Ireland

Through our global network’s collective efforts, we’re helping address critical needs and create opportunities for growth and progress across the island of Ireland. 

The Funds at 50

Half a century championing work that supports thriving lives across the island of Ireland.

New York Young Leaders September Social 2026

• September 17, 2026
• The Metropolitan Club

Join us for a special evening to mark the end of the summer season and connect with friends and young supporters of The Ireland Funds.

Chicago Young Leaders Summer Social 2026

• August 6, 2026
• The Royal Sonesta Hotel Downtown

Come celebrate summer with the best sunset in Chicago as we mark the 50th anniversary of The Ireland Funds.

Donor Advised Giving

The Ireland Funds is one of the oldest and largest grantmakers on the island of Ireland. Annually, we support over 300 non-profit organizations, make over a thousand grants, and enable hundreds of students to pursue higher education through our scholarship programs.

Trinity College Dublin – Old Library

The Ireland Funds is proud to partner with Trinity College to help safeguard one of Ireland’s cultural treasures.

Literary Awards

Supporting arts and culture has been a core focus of The Ireland Funds’ work since our founding in 1976. Through our grantmaking, we aim to increase access to and participation in the arts, strengthen cultural institutions, and preserve Ireland’s rich cultural heritage.

Monaco

This distinctive international outpost of The Ireland Funds combines philanthropy with cultural exchange.

Australia

Established in 1987, The Ireland Funds Australia is a non-political, non-sectarian charity supporting community projects in Ireland and Australia.

Singapore

The Singapore chapter of The Ireland Funds connects the international community in one of Asia’s leading global hubs with the island of Ireland.